fisherman

Example Sentences

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But there were fewer fish and anglers now than before the war, said one of them, a lifelong fisherman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The 54-year-old fisherman from a small village in Polewali Mandar, West Sulawesi, has been a superfan of the Argentine football team since the 1980s and adores superstar Lionel Messi.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Yet, the music video focuses on the daily work of a Japanese fisherman.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

"Before 2011, here was a beautiful area. People play here and go into the river," 64-year-old fisherman Balafama Augustus Bruce told the BBC.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“The fisherman said it’s a rock shaped like an elephant,” continued Marco.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook