fisherman

Example Sentences

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The fisherman was bruised but not particularly surprised.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

With his belongings stuffed into a plastic bag, Thai fisherman Narongsak Kongsuk heads home, far from the sea.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

The death of Alaska fisherman Phil Harris, of ‘Deadliest Catch,’ is met with tributes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

“It’s a shame we haven’t seen her in so long. She was a right good fisherman, and a good girl, too.”

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn