fish
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The 65-year-old, who checks public radio every morning for the latest Danube water report, said he was catching fewer fish than before and feared for farm crops.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
He survived on oatmeal along with fish and squid that landed on the boat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
After dark, the larvae rise toward the surface to feed, although they must first pass through large numbers of fish waiting to eat them.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026
She said it was "a tough one because I have a lot of palettes to appease", with her British-born husband favouring "meat, potatoes and cream sauce" while she preferred grilled fish.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
It’s beautiful here in the Maldives, and the fish is the absolute freshest I’ve ever tasted!
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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Jonathan Sisler fishes for tuna and snapper 100 miles off the coast of Florida, and he wants to get to his spots in a hurry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Watson, who fishes on the Dylharis, said the industry took its responsibilities seriously.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
Celtic art occupies a fluid, timeless plane where birds, fishes, dragons, gods, humans and pure motion continually morph and merge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
"Many mesothermic fishes are already heavily impacted by overfishing of themselves and also their prey species, so their elevated energy needs make them especially vulnerable when their food becomes scarce."
From Science Daily ● Apr. 18, 2026
“That’s Simon,” he tells me as he fishes through a box on his desk.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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"I've lived here for 25 years and the water has never been this low," said pensioner Mitica Nicolae from Corabia as he fished in an irrigation canal close to the river.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
"I just remember looking into the river and seeing all these dead fish and I knew something was seriously wrong, I haven't fished in it since then, it's never been the same," Scullion said.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
For generations, Seynabou Tall's ancestors have fished, dived and rowed off the coast of Dakar, where the 14-year-old, who quit school nearly four years ago, is now learning to surf.
From Barron's ● Feb. 6, 2026
He moved to Las Cuevas, where he fished and worked in construction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 27, 2026
His cheeks warmed with guilt as he fished the bottle out of the trash can.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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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
Increasing the chances of adult fish to breed through management plans, fishing bans and protected routes to sea are seen as key to restoring the species.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
That has won over charter fishing boat captains, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Following graduation, Sir Ian joined the family fishing and marine engineering business, becoming managing director of John Wood and Son.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
“He was fishing for information. He implied that both Jakob and Willa could be spies for the Germans.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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