fisherman
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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
“They didn’t have guns, they didn’t have drugs, they carried gasoline,” said one fisherman.
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
A retired fisherman from the same town, Twaha Yusuf, told AFP he had not seen a Dugong, the beloved manatee-like sea mammals, for 40 years -- and blames the trawlers.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
When they arrived at their destination, Port Conway, young Charlie Lucas stopped the wagon in front of the home of William Rollins, a farmer and fisherman.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
And instead of simply asking fishermen to stop, it has helped develop snail farming as an alternative livelihood.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
The biggest challenge has been persuading fishermen to stop catching one of their most valuable species.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
In some cases, local officials and members of organized crime told family members of the lost fishermen that their loved ones had been killed by U.S. missiles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Iranian authorities have confirmed the facility was struck and insisted it was used for civilian purposes, such as search-and-rescue operations for fishermen at sea.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Baba rowed smoothly, and when they crossed the halfway point, he began singing like all the fishermen did when they neared the reserve.
From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins
