poach

as in to boil
to cook in a liquid heated to the point that it gives off steam poaching fish in a stock flavored with white wine

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Recent Examples of poach Public pension funds also have to contend with the private sector poaching investment professionals, offering more generous salaries. William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 12 Feb. 2025 After the Eagles’ last Super Bowl appearance, the 49ers poached defensive tackle Javon Hargrave in free agency. Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2025 Maybe a lemon tart, poached pear, or fruit and fromage? Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 Feb. 2025 The case was submitted to the Modoc County District Attorney’s Office, which initiated the prosecution of Davis for poaching crimes, the release said. Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for poach

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“Poach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poach. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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