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  • present participle of fish.
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fishing

[fish-ing] / ˈfɪʃ ɪŋ /


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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

Opponents say Iceland's sovereignty and control over "priceless" fishing waters are at stake, and would rather continue going it alone.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

Namibia has granted environmental clearance for an offshore phosphate mining project that paves the way for the world's first commercial seabed-dredging operation for the mineral, despite opposition from green groups and the fishing industry.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

Da, who was far away, fishing to pay the rent.

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




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