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Recent Examples of poacher
The anti-poacher, who ran a private security firm that protects rhinos from poachers, was on patrol when the incident occurred.
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
What’s the best egg poacher pan to buy?
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
There’s no obvious net-front guy, like Gabe Landeskog or Valeri Nichushkin, but Kadri has become something of a poacher for the Avs on the opposite side of the ice from MacKinnon and Necas.
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Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
Conservationists-in-the-making can join hands-on efforts like removing poacher snares, clearing invasive plants, or collecting data on endangered species.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
What’s the best egg poacher pan to buy?
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
There’s no obvious net-front guy, like Gabe Landeskog or Valeri Nichushkin, but Kadri has become something of a poacher for the Avs on the opposite side of the ice from MacKinnon and Necas.
—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
Conservationists-in-the-making can join hands-on efforts like removing poacher snares, clearing invasive plants, or collecting data on endangered species.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for poacher
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poacher
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For example, when Rhode Islanders complained about how the British ship Gaspee was attacking their ships without mercy in its hunt for smugglers, the Royal Navy waved away the colonial government.
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To get there, Sodais climbed mountains in the snow, moved from border to border with the help of smugglers, got captured a dozen times and spent time in jail.
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Another star at a similar distance from Earth is Bellatrix, which shines at the left shoulder of the celestial hunter depicted in the constellation Orion.
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If the requirement is a dedicated Cold War-style submarine hunter optimized for deep-ocean warfare, the Seawolf remains one of the finest attack submarines ever produced.
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The 20-track LP serves as equal parts music and cinema in which Crockett weaves a tale of McLane as a cattle rustler on the run from the law who — eventually — gets his redemption.
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Siringo was appointed a New Mexico Ranger in 1916 and for two years saw active service against cattle rustlers.
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His campaign spokesperson Stefanie Spear, now a top adviser at the nation's health department, said roadkill was how Kennedy, a longtime falconer, fed his birds.
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Also an experienced falconer, Kennedy is known for keeping and training birds of prey.
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Instead, most are romantic stories about young lovers separated by fate, and the rest are swashbuckling adventures full of bandits and pirates.
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Fantastical adventures ensue as the pair encounter a mysterious woman, Alexandra, who has lost her son, along with coyotes, bandits, and some pretty big secrets.
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Since then, Tenorio has become a regular birder and volunteer at events.
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The loss concerns an avid birder like Gang.
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The age of sail, when pirates like Johnny Depp’s fictional Jack Sparrow roamed the seven seas, ended about 200 years ago.
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Eight pages later, Leucippe has to fake her own beheading to escape from pirates.
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Orion was a giant huntsman whom Zeus placed amongst the stars, securing his place in heroic tales for all time.
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Though who’s the better huntsman may never be known, the two have specialized in tracking down quarterbacks and running backs for the Cavs.
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“Poacher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poacher. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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