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fishing

[fish-ing] / ˈfɪʃ ɪŋ /


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Some scientists are concerned the pingers will only work in the short term - before dolphins get used to the noise and possibly even associate the noise with fishing.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

A jump in wheat shipments, much of which was destined for China, lifted exports of farm, fishing and intermediate food products 8.9% month-over-month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

A fishing vessel in the area was able to recover approximately 48 people alive, the statement added.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Chris Williams, fisheries section co-ordinator at the International Transport Workers Federation, said there was a "structural, systemic problem" in migrant worker recruitment in the fishing industry.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

I saw the buoy line of a fishing net at the surface of the water.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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