fishing expedition
Example Sentences
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A Planned Parenthood doctor described Bailey’s investigation as a “fishing expedition” targeting the clinic, which provides gender-affirming care to adults, and teens ages 16 and older.
From Seattle Times
"Unsubstantiated", "highly defamatory", and a "fishing expedition", the company says of the potential evidence.
From BBC
Dr. Colleen McNicholas, the health center’s chief medical officer, described Bailey’s investigation as a “fishing expedition.”
From Washington Times
Associated Newspapers has dismissed the claims as "preposterous smears" based on a "fishing expedition".
From BBC
The rest of the requests, she said, were “vexatious, intrusive, unjustified, and a fishing expedition.”
From Seattle Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
