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Recent Examples of trawler
Larsen’s camera rarely closes in on its subject, sometimes distantly circling her in ever-grander widescreen swoops, and taking in stray signs of further life in the process: a lighthouse in the background, a trawler ship ominously on the horizon.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Nov. 2025
Countless more forage fish and other species end up in trawlers’ nets as well.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 19 Nov. 2025
In 2009, the original Magellano 74 pioneered the crossover between adventure and sophistication in what was a very traditional trawler market.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
The film is described as a claustrophobic drama set on a fishing trawler in the North Atlantic.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Nov. 2025
Countless more forage fish and other species end up in trawlers’ nets as well.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 19 Nov. 2025
In 2009, the original Magellano 74 pioneered the crossover between adventure and sophistication in what was a very traditional trawler market.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
The film is described as a claustrophobic drama set on a fishing trawler in the North Atlantic.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trawler
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Local angler Jacob Mackey, 26, has been targeting various species there all his life.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
12 Mar. 2026
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An overnight stakeout on a deserted winter beach, a mystery creature ripping line for close to an hour, an angler refusing to quit, and then the moment a drone rises over the water and delivers the answer.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
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Like all large whales, the NOAA said fin whales were hunted by commercial whalers and their populations were significantly decimated.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
7 Jan. 2026
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The dastardly whalers brutally kill the Tulkun, and Quaritch joins a whaling expedition to snuff out Jake Sully and his family.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
18 Dec. 2025
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The excess metal goes into roll off boxes or lugger boxes at the customer's factory.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
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One of the luggers offered her the pick of the litter but warned against some old chairs.—
Jake Offenhartz,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Calling these things bobbers or floats is highly provocative to a fly fisherman.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
22 Feb. 2026
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Where To Shop Check Out Fly Fishing Gear Boca Grande Outfitters has been in operation since 2004 and is the spot for fly fisherman to get kitted out.—
Meredith Lindemon,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
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However, two workboats were visible, moored alongside the aircraft carrier's bow, suggesting both sides of the bow may have been painted with the hull number.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Italian yard, known for building high-performance steel and aluminium workboats, established Forte Yachts to produce stylish pleasure crafts.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
28 Aug. 2025
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In each port, travelers can expect excursions that are both heart-pounding and dip into the local culture, like a helicopter flight over the towering Mahoney Falls or a local seafood tasting led by an Alaskan fisherwoman.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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The plot requires the tailor’s wife to introduce doubts in the fisherwoman’s mind about her affectionate man’s fidelity.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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Some shrimpers readily acknowledged the broad uncertainty around Mr. Trump’s tariffs and their impact.—
Emily Cochrane,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Real Deal Even when shrimpers like Nacio innovate to become more efficient, their product can still be undercut by false advertising.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
24 Mar. 2025
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Renowned for their energetic dance and songs, the Bété clan is a subgroup of the Kruo people of Côte D’Ivoire, who are a community of coastal fisherfolk and farmers; other prominent Bété people include Grammy-winning musician Dobet Gnahore and Chelsea Football Club star Didier Drogba.—
Chinonso Ihekire,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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Harry, of the fisherfolk organization, noted that the strike comes as the eastern Caribbean prepares for the peak of tuna season, with many fishermen depending on catches for their livelihoods.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Trawler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trawler. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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