poach

Example Sentences

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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

The structure of the transaction allowed the chip giant to poach Groq’s talent and technology without having to buy it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 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

In a market where some U.S. firms are pulling back on flexibility, global-first companies are still using remote work to poach top talent.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 9, 2026

“You don’t poach your girlfriend’s boyfriend! Never ever ever!”

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence