fishing

Example Sentences

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Melonie Walcott, an HIV researcher, held an imaginary fishing rod and motioned reeling in a catch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

"It really is a fishing and water-based community coming together to try and help those involved," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 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

They tied up the Ever Onward at a wooden dock at the edge of a small fishing town and left Jacques to guard it.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell