fishing expedition
noun
1
: a legal interrogation or examination to discover information for a later proceeding
2
: an investigation that does not stick to a stated objective but hopes to uncover incriminating or newsworthy evidence
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Drone fishing expeditions by government officials are fundamentally anti-American.
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Andrew Wimer, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The lawsuit continued: The CID constitutes a fishing expedition into the most sensitive areas of Media Matters' journalism and advocacy.
—ArsTechnica, 24 June 2025
To top it off, the Snake River and other private creeks on the property allow for exclusive fishing expeditions.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 June 2025
The marina is easily accessible for boating, fishing expeditions, and leisurely excursions.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
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Andrew Wimer, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The lawsuit continued: The CID constitutes a fishing expedition into the most sensitive areas of Media Matters' journalism and advocacy.
—ArsTechnica, 24 June 2025
To top it off, the Snake River and other private creeks on the property allow for exclusive fishing expeditions.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 June 2025
The marina is easily accessible for boating, fishing expeditions, and leisurely excursions.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
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“Fishing expedition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fishing%20expedition. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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