- present participle of fish.
fishing
Example Sentences
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She said someone who went fishing in the swamp alerted the nearby naval base and people in the town about the crash.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
Whoever installed that roof cable is probably going to drink for free for life, and that’s an extraordinary proposition in Wisconsin with ice fishing season on the way.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
One person who was fishing hooked the shark.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
Environmental and fishing advocates say they’re hoping the seasonal rains come soon to refill the river and allow the fish to reach the creeks where they can lay their eggs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
But then Danny remembered that all the fishing supplies were in the garage, gathering dust from the winter.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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