fisherman

Example Sentences

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The fisherman was bruised but not particularly surprised.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

‘We’re living the simple life’: I was a fisherman and my wife was a nurse.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

French fisherman David Le Quintrec said diesel prices for vessels had seen an "enormous" increase, forcing them to sail shorter distances to save on fuel.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

The phenomenon was first observed by Peruvian fisherman in the 1600s, who noticed that warm waters seemed to peak near the Americas in December.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Not only did it mark the end of the Warden’s dream of going to sea and making a living as a commercial fisherman, it also coincided with most of his kids leaving the nest.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French