fish for

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After tracking each fish for its entire life, the team grouped them by lifespan and then looked back to identify when behavioral differences first appeared.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

He said Beckstrom loved to hunt and fish for bass and bluegill and ride four-wheelers on trails through the mountains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025

It is about "finding that balance", he continued, noting how many people still rely on animals and fish for food.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025

Since they’re right by the river, in between church services, they also learn how to kayak and fish for bass.

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2025

“My cousin kept the fish for a while, and then, when she got good and ready, she ate it.”

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White