fishing

Example Sentences

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Fishing for my press badge, I spotted a trio of anti-Trump protesters holding handmade signs outside an entrance to the House of Representatives.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Gererd Pike of Hooked Up Fishing said his fishing charter boat was six miles from Kennedy Shoal on Sunday and he had seen large numbers of "vicious, unpredictable" bull sharks in the area.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

Others have sought compromise, like the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society, sponsor of the popular Bassmaster fishing tournaments, and Major League Fishing, the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, with more than 200 annual events.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Fishing communities along the Magdalena River have come under attack by hippos - one of the largest land animals, with adult males weighing up to three tonnes.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Fishing was surely a better way of passing the time than yarn-spinning or playing I Spy.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel