fisherman

Example Sentences

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His father was a fisherman by trade, and they used to spend nights out on the water.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

My wife was a registered nurse, and I, as a commercial fisherman, worked for years while we lived and saved on only slightly more than what crew-share employees earned.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Netflix’s fan site, Tudum, described the Tennessee-based Preece as a longtime hunter and fisherman who said he “passes on his love for the outdoors by teaching skills to youth and novice hunters each season.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

Steven Ballard has come forward as the fisherman who rushed to help Alexandra and the 10-month-old puppy.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

But the idea of time jumping, which with its false hint of immbr tality had fascinated everyone who listened to me, from the Horden Island fisherman on up to the prime minister, left him cold.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin