headhunt
Americannoun
verb (used without object)
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Participles
Conjugated Forms
Present
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headhuntsimple
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headhuntssimple
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have headhuntedperfect
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has headhuntedperfect
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am headhuntingprogressive
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are headhuntingprogressive
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is headhuntingprogressive
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have been headhuntingperfect progressive
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has been headhuntingperfect progressive
Past
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headhuntedsimple
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had headhuntedperfect
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was headhuntingprogressive
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were headhuntingprogressive
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had been headhuntingperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of headhunt
Example Sentences
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After extensive research, they decided to headhunt a grower called Brady Green.
From BBC • Dec. 7, 2024
Boehly's pursuit of success has involved an aggressive headhunt of Brighton's best staff and their players.
From BBC • Sep. 27, 2023
"Chinese recruitment schemes have tried to headhunt British and allied nationals in key positions and with sensitive knowledge and experience," the government said.
From Reuters • Sep. 14, 2023
The Paxton character’s blustering attempt to headhunt this stubbornly self-sufficient newcomer makes for one of the movie’s funniest scenes.
From Slate • Oct. 31, 2014
But he says that as long as companies are free to headhunt employees from rivals and woo qualified professionals from other industries, it's difficult to say shortages exist.
From Reuters • Apr. 10, 2013
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