netting

Example Sentences

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It became stranded in Lübeck Bay after apparently becoming entangled in netting.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The current bird netting has fallen into disrepair.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

He told AFP that in a single night this week, "we carried out five raids" in the coastal Galle and Matara districts, netting 192 Indian suspects and 29 Nepalis.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Whistleblowers can receive millions of dollars for their work on an SEC case, netting between 10% and 30% of the fines collected.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The bell-shaped yellow fruits hung lazily, drawing buzzing bees that bumped against my window’s netting.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie