Meaning & use
Raiding
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Carrying out a sudden, forceful attack on a place, typically to steal, damage, or capture something.
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Police were raiding the warehouse when the suspects tried to flee.
The company was accused of raiding its rival's staff with lucrative offers.
A note on using this word
The figurative sense of 'raiding' talent or resources from a competitor is common in business journalism.
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