fishing
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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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