fishing
Example Sentences
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Later this year Peru expects a severe El Niño, which could damage fishing stocks, bring heavy rains in the north of the country, and cause a drought in the south.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
“For example, if you know the correct moon cycle to go fishing on, lay your nets on the right tide, at the right place, you will have a higher success rate.”
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026
They’ve ruled out lead toxicity and the presence of objects like fishing hooks and weights.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Today, rows of giant African snails crawl inside wooden pens in Adjoa, a coastal community where fishing families are testing the new source of income.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Here’s the scene: he’s gasping on the beach, realizes that he’s lying on a fishing net—and, as he sits up, is nearly bonked on the head by a falling coconut.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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