fisherman

Example Sentences

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‘We’re living the simple life’: I was a fisherman and my wife was a nurse.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

French fisherman David Le Quintrec said diesel prices for vessels had seen an "enormous" increase, forcing them to sail shorter distances to save on fuel.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

The phenomenon was first observed by Peruvian fisherman in the 1600s, who noticed that warm waters seemed to peak near the Americas in December.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

The death of Alaska fisherman Phil Harris, of ‘Deadliest Catch,’ is met with tributes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

“And I think a fisherman has a duty to eat her first fish. Besides, this fellow is good eating.”

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn