- present participle of fish.
fishing
Example Sentences
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The research vessel was escorted by a Chinese coast guard ship and a fishing boat that is part of China's maritime militia, Wang said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
She is best known for her monochromatic abstract paintings evoking fishing nets, and for canvases and large spaces covered with polka dots, evoking hallucinations she had as a child.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
In a country where seafood products account for around 40 percent of exports of goods, fishing -- an integral part of Iceland's national identity -- would inevitably be the key issue in EU negotiations.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
Freddie Watson, Channel Islands project manager at Blue Marine Foundation, told BBC Radio Guernsey that marine protection could help safeguard sensitive habitats while supporting sustainable fishing.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
“One call,” he says, fishing his cell phone out of his pocket.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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