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fishing

[fish-ing] / ˈfɪʃ ɪŋ /


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In response, councillor Elizabeth Evans said fishing was "part of our heritage in Aberaeron", while the "growing of cabbages is not".

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

Statistics Canada said the early look at June indicates increases in wholesale, finance and insurance, and retail, partially offset by declines in utilities and agriculture, forestry and fishing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

For commercial fishing fleets, these changes can be disastrous.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

There is no evidence that Tunick was involved in criminal activity in connection with the Defend the Atlanta Forest movement, they said, and the demand to unlock his phone was an illegal "fishing expedition."

From Barron's Jul. 29, 2026

Two lines of people were hauling the towropes of a fishing net on the other side of the canoes.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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