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[head-hunting]
{n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. The custom of seekingout, decapitating, and
preserving the heads of enemies as trophies. 2.A search for qualified
individuals to fill certain positions.
Thepresident sent a committee to the
colleges and universities to do somehead-hunting; we hope he finds some young
talent.
3. A systematicdestruction of opponents, especially in politics.
Billings washired by the party to do some head-hunting among members of
theopposition.
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