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fishing

[fish-ing] / ˈfɪʃ ɪŋ /


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John used to love to go fishing with his son.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

Reviewing the history of children’s involvement in endeavors ranging from farm chores to perilous apprenticeships on fishing smacks, Mses.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

He believed the bird may have been roosting on a fishing vessel before being taken out to sea, but said it was "nothing short of a miracle" that he found the Army vessel.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

Naval authorities began the search for the men, aged 53 and 32, after their fishing cooperative lost contact with them on 15 August and sent out a distress call.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

I needed more distance, not only from our canoe but from other fishing boats on the lake.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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