fish for

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Parents may now be forced to choose between prison time and helping Hong Kong authorities fish for evidence to bring national-security charges against their children.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

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

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

This program also runs clinics to teach beginner anglers about fishing ethics, fish behavior, how to use tackle, and how to clean and prepare fish for dinner.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025

The gallows is cut up and thrown on the fire, where it nicely roasts our fish for supper.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone