Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headhunted
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But, yes, NBA coaching is about adjustments, and what works early in a season does not necessarily work later once it is scouted.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026 -
The pair had scouted for elk and hunted the base the day before, when Cooper had his one-day archery tag.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
8 Jan. 2026
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Related Stories Gleeson joined the company as chief marketing officer in 2015 after stints at the retail giants Lord & Taylor and Hudson’s Bay, and was promoted to co-head and chief revenue officer in 2020, rising to CEO the following year.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
14 Jan. 2026
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Other plastics, including ones promoted as highly recyclable, such as clear polyethylene bottles, which hold some medications, or hard water bottles, are being recycled at just 16%.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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The bank upgraded the hotel operator to outperform from market perform.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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After a review showed Leye's elbow connecting with Jordan Lee's face, that call was upgraded to a flagrant foul.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Headhunted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headhunted. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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