Verb (used with object) : to poach ideas; a staff poached from other companies. From Dictionary.com.
Basically, this surcharge will be added to any fines that are imposed by the tickets the poacher has received if the animal he/she has poached is a "trophy" animal. From Wordnik.com. [PA To Crack Down On Poachers] Reference
Did he get it from the lady's yard that "poached" that deer?. From Wordnik.com. [On The Latest Deer Deterrent] Reference
And there have probably been as many deer "poached" as there have been legally taken over the years. From Wordnik.com. [Smallest caliber to hunt whitetail ethically?] Reference
Later he was found out when the lady who was trying to cook it was asking for reciepes for "poached" deer. From Wordnik.com. [Mounting Poached Bucks...] Reference
There was a guy who was a little off-killter and he happened upon a deer that became "poached" and he decided to give away the meat. From Wordnik.com. [Mounting Poached Bucks...] Reference
Prepare fruit desserts such as poached pears and baked apples. From Wordnik.com. [How am I supposed to eat all those fruits and vegetables?] Reference
The New Democrats are claiming that the provincial Liberals "poached" their candidate in Labrador West. From Wordnik.com. [Dipper moves to Libs] Reference
So if anyone "poached" Benji it was Keebra Park and not Tigers!. From Wordnik.com. [NEWS.com.au | Top Stories] Reference
And one more question Mr Davidson, How can you say Tigers "poached" Benji when at 16 he signs a scholarship with Keebra Park?. From Wordnik.com. [NEWS.com.au | Top Stories] Reference
You are so defensive about this poaching thing you must be a Rabbitohs fan who have "poached" almost every player on their team!. From Wordnik.com. [NEWS.com.au | Top Stories] Reference
This month, Christmas-inspired menus feature dishes such as poached goose and mustard fruits. From Wordnik.com. [Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph] Reference
Of the six clients, five were poached from other banks. From Wordnik.com. [Banker Darts Around Loan Gridlock] Reference
And there are those rabbit brains—fried, poached, sautéed. From Wordnik.com. [The Sorcerer’s Apprentices] Reference
Place poached egg in the well and season with salt and pepper. From Wordnik.com. [Meet the Meaty Veggies] Reference
Stephanie Izard: veal scaloppine with tapenade and poached egg. From Wordnik.com. [Top Chef All Stars Ep. 13: ZZZZZZZzzzzzzz] Reference
Any talent they grow is going to get poached by the rich teams. From Wordnik.com. ['Moneyball': How Brad Pitt's Obsession Finally Got Made] Reference
The velvety poached eggs dusted with Parmesan were just the way she liked them. From Wordnik.com. [Three Stages of Amazement] Reference
The pan-seared scallops served with slow poached vegetables are a particular delight. From Wordnik.com. [A Luring Wild Otherworldliness] Reference
She says one of her favorite breakfasts is a poached egg on whole-wheat toast and fresh fruit. From Wordnik.com. [Power breakfasts loaded with protein and fiber start school year right] Reference
"I had a customer recently who wanted to drink Shafer Hillside Select with a poached halibut.". From Wordnik.com. [The Odd Couple of Food and Wine] Reference
We had finished the cold poached salmon and had some more wine when suddenly Paul started sobbing. From Wordnik.com. [Manifesting Michelangelo] Reference
Indeed fans' biggest fear is that he will be poached by a bigger clubMoney to spendPrecious little. From Wordnik.com. [Premier League prospects for 2011-12] Reference
Ramsay de Give for The Wall Street Journal The pork belly over polenta with poached egg and pecorino. From Wordnik.com. [A Bushwick Brunch] Reference
Sea bass, poached in a champagne butter sauce garnished with fresh dill, arranged beautifully on a plate. From Wordnik.com. [Recipe for Love] Reference
Patten argued that new on-screen talent should be nurtured regardless of the risk that they will be poached. From Wordnik.com. [Failing to defend BBC's independence would make me a moron – Lord Patten] Reference
To serve: Pile a generous handful of bitter greens on the plate, and rest a poached egg atop the leafy pile. From Wordnik.com. [All They're Cracked Up to Be] Reference
There has been no evidence in his case suggesting how the allegedly poached crabs were spirited out of the country. From Wordnik.com. [Acquitted American crabber in Russia still caught up in criminal justice system] Reference
His breakfast in Jamaica includes fruit and a dish consisting of poached eggs with callaloo, a leafy Caribbean green. From Wordnik.com. [Hitmaker Finds It's Never Too Late to Make Waves] Reference
The cats are poached for their pelts, killed by shepherds guarding their flocks, and also targeted for illegal pet trade. From Wordnik.com. [Endangered Snow Leopards Discovered in Afghanistan] Reference
The cats are poached for their pelts and killed by shepherds guarding their flocks upon which the leopards sometimes prey. From Wordnik.com. [Threatened snow leopards found in Afghanistan] Reference
Ramsay de Give for The Wall Street Journal Pennsylvania trout is served with poached eggs upon a pair of miniature crumpets. From Wordnik.com. [Lunch at the Grocery] Reference
We have been recently cooking new salads with chorizo, potatoes and poached eggs on the top over spinach leaves and feta cheese. From Wordnik.com. [Jazz Singer Clare Teal Hits The Weekend Running] Reference
Terms like “crispy,” “battered,” and “poached in oil” are all more appetizing ways of saying that something is fried. From Wordnik.com. [The Flex Diet] Reference
Last July, Baltimore-based Legg Mason Inc. poached Pimco veteran Powell Thurston to head a new risk management and advisory business. From Wordnik.com. [BlackRock's 'Geeky Guys' Business] Reference
Photos: Lunch at the Grocery Ramsay de Give for The Wall Street Journal Trout is served with poached eggs upon crumpets at the Grocery. From Wordnik.com. [Like Mom and Pop's] Reference
Patrons of Paris Bar's art also feast on first-rate French brasserie fare, such as steak frites and baby-spinach salads with poached egg. From Wordnik.com. [Let's Eat!] Reference
A lot of the Southampton ladies were there to enjoy some poached salmon, Cobb salad, iced Chai tea and the occasional "Curb Your Enthusiasm" callback. From Wordnik.com. [Supporting a Pillar of the Hamptons—Arts] Reference
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