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Recent Examples of trawlerman
Nancy Astor meeting trawlermen on the Barbican, 1919 The Box (Plymouth Museums Galleries Archives)
But the letters Astor received were not always positive.
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Suyin Haynes, Time, 2 Dec. 2019
Last year, its trawlermen landed almost 200,000 tonnes of fish, helping to feed a burgeoning national export market for seafood.
—Greg Noone, Smithsonian, 30 Oct. 2019
During last year’s Brexit referendum campaign, a flotilla of trawlermen steamed up the Thames to protest against European Union fishing quotas.
—The Economist, 5 July 2017
Suyin Haynes, Time, 2 Dec. 2019
Last year, its trawlermen landed almost 200,000 tonnes of fish, helping to feed a burgeoning national export market for seafood.
—Greg Noone, Smithsonian, 30 Oct. 2019
During last year’s Brexit referendum campaign, a flotilla of trawlermen steamed up the Thames to protest against European Union fishing quotas.
—The Economist, 5 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trawlerman
Noun
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Understanding this basic life cycle is important for fly fishermen.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
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He may have been raised in Austin, the grandson of musicians Terry and Jo Harvey Allen, but Calder’s original goal was to simply become a fly fisherman.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
4 May 2026
Noun
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This is due to strong angler demand, easy access to saltwater and solid infrastructure, along with a strong variety of fish residing along the state's prominent coastline.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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Professional angler Cole Huskins of Gastonia won the recent Turtlebox Bassmaster Open on the lake with a three-day total catch of 47 pounds, 14 ounces.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2026
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“Trawlerman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trawlerman. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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