fisherman
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“If you’re a windsurfer or fisherman or boater—basically, someone who cares about weather in specific locations—there’ve been good apps out there for a while now,” he said.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
Local fisherman Wyck Crawford, played by a delightfully rascally Stephen Root, serves as Loftis’ human antagonist, warning the mayor of impending doom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Edward Afful, a fisherman of 20 years, says shrinking catches have left many crews struggling to recover the cost of fuel for their boats.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 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
It had looked so easy when she watched the fisherman set off on his travels.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
In the waters off Subic Bay, local fishermen like Ryan Jacinto, who are frequently harassed by Chinese vessels out at sea, say they feel safer when U.S. ships are around.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Now fishermen, insurers and farmers are paying for it.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
Visitors can also learn more about the birds' diet through a new information board beside the penguin pool, created in partnership with Cornish sardine fishermen.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Many who crossed did so after abruptly quitting their jobs as waiters, labourers or fishermen.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
I thought back to that day, that last swim of the old fishermen.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
