fisherman
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The behemoth fish was hooked on Thursday by local fisherman Justin Broussard after an “unforgettable battle that had nearby anglers watching in amazement,” district officials said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
In one exchange from July 2014, Siad compared himself to a fisherman as he describes his recruitment activities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
The fisherman said that these days, when he heads out to catch tuna, sharks or other fish found far offshore, he fears accidentally becoming the target of U.S. bombs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
"Don't be fooled by the nice and calm weather now. A storm like this could be the most terrifying," 60-year-old fisherman Chen Ming-hui told Reuters.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Glaucus was a fisherman who was fishing one day from a green meadow which sloped down to the sea.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
Now fishermen, insurers and farmers are paying for it.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
The crew, who were experienced fishermen, were catching the sharks, tagging them and then releasing them back into the sea.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
In 2016, a team started canvassing the area around the former U.S. naval base at Subic Bay, talking to local fishermen and divers about conditions at the site.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
At the Vidin-Calafat bridge connecting Bulgaria and Romania across the Danube, Bulgarian fishermen complained of being out of work because the low water levels had trapped their boats onshore.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
This particular manuscript escaped the waves and the flames, but evidently fell into the hands of the fishermen, for part of it has disappeared.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
