fishing

Example Sentences

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Three months ago, the only thing John Tortorella planned to do in the spring was purchase a 24-foot motorboat to take his grandchildren fishing in Florida.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

But fishing quotas in the Atlantic and conflicts around the world have pushed the price of cod higher than ever before, meaning chippies are having to diversify.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

And on top of that: fishing, boating, mineral extraction, and protection from underground toxins that could blanket Utah’s most heavily populated area and drive everyone away—not just from Box Elder, but from the state altogether.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

“We take comfort in knowing that somewhere he is out there fishing, telling a funny story and basking in the love of his friends and family.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Danny cried the entire way to the lake, and while he held his fishing pole.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova