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head–hunting
noun head–hunt·ing \-ˌhən-tiŋ\
: the activity of finding people who are suited for a particular job
Full Definition of HEAD-HUNTING
1
: the act or custom of seeking out, decapitating, and preserving the heads of enemies as trophies
2
: a seeking to deprive usually political enemies of position or influence
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First Known Use of HEAD-HUNTING
1853
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