fisherman

Example Sentences

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A fisherman packed up his rods next to a family picnicking on the waterfront.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Don’t miss: ‘We’re living the simple life’: I was a fisherman and my wife was a nurse.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

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

The phenomenon was first observed by Peruvian fisherman in the 1600s, who noticed that warm waters seemed to peak near the Americas in December.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

“The fisherman said it’s a rock shaped like an elephant,” continued Marco.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook