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  • present participle of fish.
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fishing

[fish-ing] / ˈfɪʃ ɪŋ /


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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

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

They were able to supplement their diet by towing a fishing lure behind the boat, another activity that was not without its dramas.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Three months ago, the only thing John Tortorella planned to do in the spring was purchase a 24-foot motorboat to take his grandchildren fishing in Florida.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“Our da is working for the rent, fishing out of Galway,” Celia said.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff




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