headhunter
noun
a person who engages in headhunting.
headhunters
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pluralof headhunter.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Diop didn’t know it, but the man was part of a network of headhunters recruiting for Russia’s military.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 11, 2026
In November, Britain's domestic intelligence agency warned that Chinese spies disguised as headhunters had targeted parliamentarians online.
From Barron's ● Dec. 2, 2025
"An overhaul creates nervousness among all employees, also among the top performers," said Lars Schweizer, professor of finance at Frankfurt University, adding they often get approached by headhunters with offers from competitors.
From Reuters ● Jun. 12, 2023
And that's a massive resource for military headhunters to tap.
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2023
“You make it to keep the headhunters off you. Look, there they are!”
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
