fisherman
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In one exchange from July 2014, Siad compared himself to a fisherman as he describes his recruitment activities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
The fisherman said that these days, when he heads out to catch tuna, sharks or other fish found far offshore, he fears accidentally becoming the target of U.S. bombs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Butil Jr, a fisherman and pastor living in Sarangani province's Glan, told AFP the June 8 quake was the largest that he had ever felt.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
Yet, the music video focuses on the daily work of a Japanese fisherman.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2026
Macon might not consider himself a fisherman, but he sure knew how to brag like one.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
In some cases, local officials and members of organized crime told family members of the lost fishermen that their loved ones had been killed by U.S. missiles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Cellphone photos show the memorial service held at sea July 7 for fishermen from La Cruz de Huanacaxtle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
In the summer, the area is thronged by fishermen drawn to Bristol Bay for the world’s largest sockeye salmon run.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
At a recent convention, led by the Climate Justice Group at the Law Society of Northern Ireland, attendees including fishermen, conservationists and policy-makers, heard from Salazar-Ortuño and other experts.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Many of the books and manuscripts that survived the waves were burnt by fishermen as if they were driftwood.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
