netting

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First spotted in German coastal waters in early March, the whale is thought to have become entangled in netting before eventually becoming stranded on a sandbank on Timmendorfer Strand, near the town of Travemünde.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Ackman also has form on big macroeconomic events, netting billions from Covid pandemic-related trades.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The Lakers have climbed from sixth to third in the Western Conference in two weeks, netting critical tiebreakers against rivals Minnesota, Denver and Houston.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

But the two-time European champions found their ruthless streak in the second half, netting six goals to win 6-1, setting their campaign off in perfect fashion.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Reyna peered up at the ivory face of Athena, veiled beneath camouflage netting.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan