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fishing

[fish-ing] / ˈfɪʃ ɪŋ /


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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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