Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headhunted
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Next said in a statement Housez never scouted for the company.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026 -
More than a dozen major league teams scouted Murakami — the Mets’ David Stearns made a personal visit to Japan to take a look at him — and all of them ultimately passed except the White Sox.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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Yet, all the white men eligible for a promotion to the rank of General were promoted.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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The Vegas Golden Knights have promoted Ryan Craig to head coach, replacing John Tortorella, the club announced Wednesday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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He was initially shown a yellow card, but this was upgraded to a red after the video assistant referee (VAR) recommended a pitch-side review, meaning Ronaldo risked missing Portugal’s World Cup opener through suspension.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Select room styles also feature upgraded appointments such as sitting areas, private balconies, or clawfoot tubs.—
Tamara Gane,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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“Headhunted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headhunted. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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