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carp

[kahrp] / kɑrp /


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Asian carp have been hurtling into boaters throughout the Midwest, where some now wear helmets and cups for protection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Geological Survey, the carp can jump as high as 10 feet into the air when spooked by outboard motors or other disturbances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

On one outing near Carter’s home in central Illinois, a flying carp knocked his friend out cold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

At the Redneck Fishing Tournament in Bath, Ill., contestants use nets to catch as many jumping carp as they can.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

What was beautiful about it was that you knew that against all the odds some of the carp made it back and raised their families, because every year the drama was repeated.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya




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