poach

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There was a pinpoint header for the opener, a trademark channel run and rounding of Lize Kop for the second, and a press and poach from the Spurs goalkeeper's error for the third.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

She also helped maintain Disney’s direct line to Fairyland, as Disney in 1957 would once again poach from Fairyland, this time puppeteer Bob Mills to run Disneyland’s budding marionette program.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

Over the summer last year, Meta tried to buy Murati’s startup, and after she declined, tried unsuccessfully to poach several staffers in addition to Tulloch, the Journal reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

In recent years, LIV Golf made attempts to poach high-profile golfers away from the PGA Tour to start its own golf circuit, which is financially supported by Saudi’s Public Investment Fund.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 2026

There was no reason to think that they wouldn’t continue to poach more tasks that were currently completed by hand.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly