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Recent Examples of poaching
Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
This research can enable highly functional, autonomous, tiny aerial robots for critical humanitarian applications, such as search and rescue, combating poaching and cave exploration.
—Nitin Sanket, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
For wildlife-rich areas, a night tourism presence can also help prevent poaching.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
After six years back and forth in the courts, former The Newsroom writer John Musero’s suit against Creative Artists Agency over the alleged poaching of his Main Justice pilot script has taken a couple more dramatic turns and alleged blacklists on its way to trial this coming October.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
In an effort to help prevent poaching in Kenya, Kent in 1982 founded Friends of Conservation, a group supporting wildlife conservation and education projects in East Africa.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Lucas, during his speech on Wednesday, offered a brief nod at the border war, referencing — but not directly mentioning — Missouri and Kansas City’s recent decisions to exit an economic truce with Kansas that limited cross-state business poaching.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
Under state law, abalone poaching can carry penalties of up to $40,000 in fines and one year in jail.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 9 Feb. 2026
Edwin Lusichi, the trust’s head keeper, introduced the animals by name and explained how each one had come to be orphaned—drought, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict being the most common causes.
—Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Many of these gorgeous animals have been rescued from poaching, drought, or human-wildlife conflict, and this series documents their journey back to health—and the wild.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
Justin realizes that poaching artichokes in wine is delicious; Laurence perfects crispy rice; Sieger figures out how to get Tom to eat okra.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
Approximately $150 million is at stake in the poaching penalty and exit fee lawsuits — the former filed by the Pac-12 against the Mountain West, the latter by Utah State, Boise State and Colorado State against the Mountain West.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
He became known for poaching clients, extracting heroic sums for their work, and burnishing their reputations abroad.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
At Psito, chunks of potatoes are simmered in a lemon and oregano poaching liquid until the potatoes are tender and completely infused with these traditional flavors.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026
There have been no rhinos in Kidepo Valley National Park since 1983, the result of poaching.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
The reintroduction represents a major conservation victory and could boost tourism while demonstrating that coordinated efforts can overcome poaching threats.
—Patrick Onen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
Planning and thievery on this scale bespeaks a ring of metal poaching.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
This research can enable highly functional, autonomous, tiny aerial robots for critical humanitarian applications, such as search and rescue, combating poaching and cave exploration.
—Nitin Sanket, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
For wildlife-rich areas, a night tourism presence can also help prevent poaching.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
After six years back and forth in the courts, former The Newsroom writer John Musero’s suit against Creative Artists Agency over the alleged poaching of his Main Justice pilot script has taken a couple more dramatic turns and alleged blacklists on its way to trial this coming October.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
In an effort to help prevent poaching in Kenya, Kent in 1982 founded Friends of Conservation, a group supporting wildlife conservation and education projects in East Africa.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Lucas, during his speech on Wednesday, offered a brief nod at the border war, referencing — but not directly mentioning — Missouri and Kansas City’s recent decisions to exit an economic truce with Kansas that limited cross-state business poaching.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
Under state law, abalone poaching can carry penalties of up to $40,000 in fines and one year in jail.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 9 Feb. 2026
Edwin Lusichi, the trust’s head keeper, introduced the animals by name and explained how each one had come to be orphaned—drought, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict being the most common causes.
—Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
In 2025, Meta went on a AI hiring spree, poaching top executives from rival companies.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Many of these gorgeous animals have been rescued from poaching, drought, or human-wildlife conflict, and this series documents their journey back to health—and the wild.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
Justin realizes that poaching artichokes in wine is delicious; Laurence perfects crispy rice; Sieger figures out how to get Tom to eat okra.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
Approximately $150 million is at stake in the poaching penalty and exit fee lawsuits — the former filed by the Pac-12 against the Mountain West, the latter by Utah State, Boise State and Colorado State against the Mountain West.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
He became known for poaching clients, extracting heroic sums for their work, and burnishing their reputations abroad.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
At Psito, chunks of potatoes are simmered in a lemon and oregano poaching liquid until the potatoes are tender and completely infused with these traditional flavors.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026
There have been no rhinos in Kidepo Valley National Park since 1983, the result of poaching.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
The reintroduction represents a major conservation victory and could boost tourism while demonstrating that coordinated efforts can overcome poaching threats.
—Patrick Onen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poaching
Noun
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Xinis pointed out that the DOJ is prosecuting him in Tennessee on human smuggling charges.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Parts of the main house date to the late 18th century—it is thought to have originally been built for the governor of Dartmouth—and the property has long been linked to smuggling.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Quinn got that blood boiling on a chilly Monday, powering a two-run homer over the left-center fence to spark the host Mustangs to a 9-4 nonconference win in a game that was moved to Chicago because of wet conditions at Oak Forest.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Blanch the corn by boiling it for one minute, then submerge it in ice water.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But for many, the payment process associated with the War Damages Law dragged on into the 1960s, underlining the long-term economic impact of wartime looting.—
Shannon Fogg,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Canadiens forfeit the game to the Detroit after a smoke bomb goes off in the Forum and crowds spill into the streets, setting fires, smashing windows and looting.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This quicker version relies on cherry tomatoes for a ready-in-a-flash sauce that doesn't require a lot of simmering or waiting.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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Some also favor turning down the heat and simmering eggs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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From the anti-Trump side, meanwhile, the American people hear a nervous rustling of vague doubts.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
3 Jan. 2026
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In the teaser, above, Joanna, 47, can be seen speaking on-camera discussing the plans for the construction of the home on the balcony before a rustling can be heard coming from the woods behind her.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
27 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Some have traveled farther as part of colonial-era collections — as far as the British Museum — and been returned; a story unto itself about the plundering of the natural world in the age of empire, and institutions reckoning with their inheritance.—
Tom Page,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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Living through the aftermath of Rome’s plundering in 410 by the Visigoths, Augustine keenly appreciated the fact that empires come and go.—
Brett Whalen,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the most recent kidnapping, officers described the suspect as a 40-year-old man.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Reports indicate that the possibility of an internet outage the night of the kidnapping was also looked into.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If his decades-long track record is any indication, Sanders would be inclined to make excuses for our adversaries and look on the bright side of their repression and rapine.—
Rich Lowry,
National Review,
25 Feb. 2020
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There is no question about the general philosophy that underlay this great act of public pillage and economic rapine.—
Charles P. Pierce,
Esquire,
13 Mar. 2013
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