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fisherman

[fish-er-muhn] / ˈfɪʃ ər mən /


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“They didn’t have guns, they didn’t have drugs, they carried gasoline,” said one fisherman.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 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

But there were fewer fish and anglers now than before the war, said one of them, a lifelong fisherman.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

Yet, the music video focuses on the daily work of a Japanese fisherman.

From Salon Jun. 5, 2026

There was the fisherman who Father Cham had wished would never get a hole in his boat.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

Seidu equipped fishermen with GPS trackers to identify where guitarfish gather and spawn.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

"The fishermen themselves selected snail farming," said Seidu -- and they cannot meet the demand.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

Cellphone photos show the memorial service held at sea July 7 for fishermen from La Cruz de Huanacaxtle.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

In the summer, the area is thronged by fishermen drawn to Bristol Bay for the world’s largest sockeye salmon run.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

"We are a couple of fishermen from Southampton," the man said.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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