poach

Example Sentences

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Asked if he would poach any politicians from other parties, he said there were "a few good Tories in the SNP".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 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 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

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

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