fishing
Example Sentences
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Ian went on to work as a caretaker in schools in Nottingham, and set up a fishing club, using his own money, to teach children how to fish, which he did until his death.
From BBC
Someone is fishing a kite from electricity cables, the distant sound of a drum beat, a flash of neon when you look up in the walled city's narrow streets to a stretch of sky.
From BBC
"There are other economic activities, such as gas and oil drilling, fishing, and tourism, where advance knowledge of accurate ice conditions reduces risks and costs."
From Science Daily
She’s sympathetic and considerate, making sure to stop on the way to the station to pick up some nightcrawlers for Norm’s ice fishing.
From Salon
"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 Literature
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