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fishing

[fish-ing] / ˈfɪʃ ɪŋ /


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The £360m programme is designed to support fishing and seafood businesses and help revitalise coastal communities by improving skills and workforce retention.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Jon bought an old Grand Banks fishing boat in Brighton in 2024, bringing it to Conwy on the back of a truck.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

There are standout restaurants, plenty of outdoor recreation—from ice fishing in the winter to lakeside lounging in the summer—and a general sense that you don’t need much of a plan to enjoy yourself.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

If I’m not fishing, I’m up at 6 a.m. and I’m in the garden.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

I needed more distance, not only from our canoe but from other fishing boats on the lake.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo