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fish

[fish] / fɪʃ /


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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

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

"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

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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