fisherman

Example Sentences

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"We'll end up disappearing," said Willy Ngepa, who has been a fisherman for more than 40 years in the DRC, one of the poorest countries in the world.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Yet local fisherman in Kiribati will see a catch decrease under both high and low emission scenarios, according to the Pacific Community.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Another sighting and shark rescue occurred in April when a fisherman in Hermosa Beach freed a juvenile great white shark caught on a fishing line.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

The fisherman was bruised but not particularly surprised.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The tide was rising, and the fisherman was eager to prepare for the day’s catch.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson