fishing expedition
Example Sentences
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There is no evidence that Tunick was involved in criminal activity in connection with the Defend the Atlanta Forest movement, they said, and the demand to unlock his phone was an illegal "fishing expedition."
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
The governor’s office characterized the investigation as a fishing expedition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
To appreciate fully the outrageousness of this fishing expedition, remember the original setting for the Smith probe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2025
That is the short story of how plane ticketing became a fishing expedition and basic economy the bait.
From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2025
He had not seen Ramon since the day recently when he had suggested a fishing expedition and been told that Ramon was not well.
From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry
