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Turns out, they had gone fishing; when they got back, they devoured the biscuits while they cleaned their catches, then invited me to the most delicious ceviche dinner at sunset.

From Salon ● Feb. 18, 2022

It’s Phillips’ first time fishing in 10 years — and the first time he’s gone fishing at the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2020

The warden service says he had gone fishing alone at about 10 a.m.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 13, 2015

There is no point in calling a plumber or an electrician — most will have gone fishing.

From New York Times ● Sep. 15, 2012

I'd never gone fishing in my life, and Walter found that so scandalous that he never stopped questioning me about it.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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