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Recent Examples of headhunt
Corporates and industries headhunt good engineers and not many see a career path in global health.
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Madhukar Pai, Forbes, 22 May 2022
Nonetheless, some with deep expertise in specific industries or corporate functions have thrived, says Nancy Garrison Jenn, who helps multinationals headhunt the right headhunters.
—The Economist, 6 Feb. 2020
There have been headhunting expeditions against Bret Stephens, Bari Weiss, and Sarah Jeong, among others, and the Times mostly has held firm.
—Kevin D. Williamson, National Review, 27 Aug. 2019
Pay for the highest ranks could top $3 million this year, a few hundred thousand dollars more than a year ago, according to a survey by headhunting firm Options Group.
—Gunjan Banerji, WSJ, 28 Nov. 2018
Following early success at EMI Classics, Foster was headhunted by Richard Branson to be the founding managing director of Virgin Classics, before going on to lead BMG Classics UK.
—Regina Cho, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2018
Intelligence service offers ’exciting career change’ Facebook page has wider reach than website, Mossad says
Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency is turning to Facebook for headhunting help.
—Alisa Odenheimer, Bloomberg.com, 21 Dec. 2017
At the same meeting, a veteran teacher my school can’t bear to lose admitted he was being headhunted by a better-paying district close to his girlfriend’s house in Silicon Valley.
—Andrew Simmons, The Atlantic, 28 June 2017
Madhukar Pai, Forbes, 22 May 2022
Nonetheless, some with deep expertise in specific industries or corporate functions have thrived, says Nancy Garrison Jenn, who helps multinationals headhunt the right headhunters.
—The Economist, 6 Feb. 2020
There have been headhunting expeditions against Bret Stephens, Bari Weiss, and Sarah Jeong, among others, and the Times mostly has held firm.
—Kevin D. Williamson, National Review, 27 Aug. 2019
Pay for the highest ranks could top $3 million this year, a few hundred thousand dollars more than a year ago, according to a survey by headhunting firm Options Group.
—Gunjan Banerji, WSJ, 28 Nov. 2018
Following early success at EMI Classics, Foster was headhunted by Richard Branson to be the founding managing director of Virgin Classics, before going on to lead BMG Classics UK.
—Regina Cho, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2018
Intelligence service offers ’exciting career change’ Facebook page has wider reach than website, Mossad says
Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency is turning to Facebook for headhunting help.
—Alisa Odenheimer, Bloomberg.com, 21 Dec. 2017
At the same meeting, a veteran teacher my school can’t bear to lose admitted he was being headhunted by a better-paying district close to his girlfriend’s house in Silicon Valley.
—Andrew Simmons, The Atlantic, 28 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headhunt
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The real estate team behind a downtown San Jose office tower has decided to scout for multiple tenants for the first time, a strategy shift that could help bring more workers to the city’s urban core.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Cameron Diaz and her husband, Benji Madden, were reported to have toured the home while scouting properties across Miami and Miami Beach.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
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Many analysts and economists are thinking along similar lines, with Deutsche Bank Research Institute recently prompting a proprietary AI tool to forecast what jobs its AI brethren would eliminate, and how.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 Feb. 2026
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The old De Lane Lea production facility studio was up the road; the coffee shops were full of jobbing actors and post-production staff.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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Leo’s reserve frustrated those who wanted to enlist the first American pope as the primary antagonist to the American president.—
Francis X. Rocca,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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Women can enlist in active duty combat in order to serve.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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In her letter, Gluesenkamp Perez asked the Commerce Department and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to partner with local governments and stakeholders to explore ways to expedite the removal and euthanasia of sea lions.—
Haris Alic,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Apr. 2026
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Rather than pick a single option, staff was directed to reach out to the county to discuss where the city may be able to partner on programs that could better capitalize on the city’s fund.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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PowerSchool had become so influential that in 2023, its CEO was invited to speak at the White House during an event promoting cybersecurity in education.—
Mike Levine,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Better yet, the platform promotes long-term partnerships, which enable clients to receive ongoing work based on a successful track record.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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China’s robot industry has accelerated since 2015, when the government listed robotics as one of 10 key sectors in a blueprint for upgrading Chinese industries and shedding its reputation as the world’s cheap-labor factory.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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Airy and elevated, this washable silk mini skirt instantly upgrades a basic tank or tee.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2026
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Mendoza had a remarkable journey, not thought of as a top quarterback prospect when he was recruited out of high school.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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The administration has also used social media to recruit applicants.—
Eric Tucker,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Headhunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headhunt. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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