fisherman

Example Sentences

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As a commercial fisherman, together with your wife’s salary, you were both able to provide yourselves with a generous and bountiful retirement.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 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

Netflix’s fan site, Tudum, described the Tennessee-based Preece as a longtime hunter and fisherman who said he “passes on his love for the outdoors by teaching skills to youth and novice hunters each season.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

Siad compared his recruiting efforts to fishing: “In This busyness I feel like fisherman some time I cache quick , some time no fish.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

“Once there was a fisherman named Kea‘au who was given magic leho.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila