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fishing

[fish-ing] / ˈfɪʃ ɪŋ /


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Reviewing the history of children’s involvement in endeavors ranging from farm chores to perilous apprenticeships on fishing smacks, Mses.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Beijing designated Special Economic Zones—Shenzhen, then a fishing village, became the most famous—where foreign investment could enter and commercial experimentation could proceed under different rules.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

But many whales are also identifiable by their scars, including from collisions with everything from tankers, cargo and cruise ships to fishing boats and recreational vessels.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

The lake, which straddles the border with Zambia, is one of the world's largest man-made reservoirs, supporting transport and fishing and providing vital hydroelectric power to both countries.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

A hurricane lamp stood on the bare cement floor, and fishing nets were bundled in three corners of the room.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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