- present participle of fish.
fishing
Example Sentences
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Zwijnenburg added that "a complete break of the ship can cause a regional environmental catastrophe, affecting both the lives of Omani fishing communities and the wider marine and island biodiversity".
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
Evans said the town did not have "a single fishing boat" anymore, which she said was a "matter of regret not celebration".
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
The excitement surrounding the lake is a huge win for the district and the fishing community after Hesperia Lake Park closed for three months at the start of the year, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
Statistics Canada said the early look at June indicates increases in wholesale, finance and insurance, and retail, partially offset by declines in utilities and agriculture, forestry and fishing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
"King of Worms! I know there must have been someone there who wanted to go fishing tomorrow! And was looking for bait! And they saw King of Worms and took him!"
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
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