as in fisherman
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Nearly three decades after a fisherman vanished from a California bay, remains found in 2021 have been identified as his, officials say.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025 -
Defined by pieces like Breton-stripe shirts, sailor jeans, and fisherman sandals, coastal prep is having a major moment right now.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
9 July 2025
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The ship, named after Gaza’s first and only fisherwoman according to FFC, was launched from Sicily, Italy on June 1.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 June 2025
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But at least one fisherwoman is using social media to her advantage.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
7 June 2025
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And some supporters hesitated to show up, concerned their advocacy would be associated with what many saw as her disrespect toward Native Hawaiians and local fishers.—
Time,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Commercial fishers land nearly 3.2 million pounds of reef fish in Southeast Florida, totaling more than $10 million.—
Rafe Pomerance,
Sun Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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“Fisherfolk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fisherfolk. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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