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fishing

[fish-ing] / ˈfɪʃ ɪŋ /


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The excitement surrounding the lake is a huge win for the district and the fishing community after Hesperia Lake Park closed for three months at the start of the year, he said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

The two massive catfish have energized the fishing community at the lake, said Robert Hernandez, general manager of the park district.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

Statistics Canada said the early look at June indicates increases in wholesale, finance and insurance, and retail, partially offset by declines in utilities and agriculture, forestry and fishing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

There is no evidence that Tunick was involved in criminal activity in connection with the Defend the Atlanta Forest movement, they said, and the demand to unlock his phone was an illegal "fishing expedition."

From Barron's Jul. 29, 2026

He’d lean forward as he told stories about his first fishing trip, about meeting Mam with her curls tied back with a piece of string.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff




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