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fishing

[fish-ing] / ˈfɪʃ ɪŋ /


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The same satellites used to monitor illegal fishing and update Google Maps have found a new and deadly application.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

And on top of that: fishing, boating, mineral extraction, and protection from underground toxins that could blanket Utah’s most heavily populated area and drive everyone away—not just from Box Elder, but from the state altogether.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

“We take comfort in knowing that somewhere he is out there fishing, telling a funny story and basking in the love of his friends and family.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

The team says more research is needed to understand how these changes could affect marine ecosystems elsewhere, including the North Atlantic and important commercial fishing regions.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

The fishing lines are heavy and soggy, so it feels a little bit like cheating, since Mr.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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