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  • present participle of fish.
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fishing

[fish-ing] / ˈfɪʃ ɪŋ /


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Lopez started fishing nearly two months ago with his longtime friend from elementary school.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

There’s also a nine-acre lake used for fishing and nonmotorized boat activities.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

A jump in wheat shipments, much of which was destined for China, lifted exports of farm, fishing and intermediate food products 8.9% month-over-month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

He said: "This was a return from port where the boat was being serviced in Holland. It was not a fishing trip."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The fishing lines are heavy and soggy, so it feels a little bit like cheating, since Mr.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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