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fisherman

[fish-er-muhn] / ˈfɪʃ ər mən /


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Once also a fisherman, his identity card shows him to be 100 years old.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

If you have two hours to spare, go find a bass fisherman and ask them what they think about FFS.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026

“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

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

“It’s funny you should ask,” continued the fisherman.

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

The shark made a few circles, leaving fishermen on the pier stunned.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

The bodies of two French fishermen who had been missing since their trawler sank in the English Channel have been found, French prosecutors have said.

From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026

But the format change has reignited experienced fishermen, like McKinney’s Angler of the Year rival, Cory Johnston.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026

At the same time, the tech has put the squeeze on older fishermen accustomed to more analog techniques.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026

I thought about what Vern had said about fishermen killing sharks for their fins.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen




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