angler

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Recent Examples of angler An angler broke a Lone Star State record by catching a 71-pound fish in an infamous Texas lake earlier this summer. Andrea Vacchiano, Fox News, 11 Sep. 2024 The south side of the lake in this secluded wildlife area is almost completely forested, while the north side provides good bank access for anglers. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024 In clear water, mahi can be leader shy, especially if they’re frequently fished to by other anglers. Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 19 Sep. 2024 The find stemmed from a July tip from anglers who spotted jumping fish at the Dells Dam on the lower Chippewa River in Eau Claire, according to a DNR news release. Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for angler 
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Noun
  • The doc feature turns on Vicky a trans fisherwoman whose acceptance by her fishing village signals a new era of gender tolerance in the community.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Aug. 2024
  • The diving fisherwomen of South Korea’s Jeju Island, who harvest shellfish from the seafloor without breathing equipment, were a dwindling, elderly bunch when the agency recognized them, in 2016.
    Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2024
Noun
  • Hot Water Music was co-founded by guitarist and singer, Chuck Ragan, who is also a passionate fly fisherman.
    Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Because in a town like Victor, every fly fisherman is a junkie, every tier a supplier, and word gets around about who has the best dope.
    Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 25 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • On Wednesday, trawlers dragged nets to collect the fish that were then dumped in the back of trucks.
    Fox News, Fox News, 29 Aug. 2024
  • There were eight Russian fishing trawlers docked outside, housing at least six hundred Russian sailors.
    Ben Taub, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • Eventually, Chinese fishermen came to the aid of the imperiled men and plucked many from the sea and took them to shore.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
  • According to the report, cable-knit depicts the classic fisherman, and incorporating this pattern can be made easy with a throw blanket or pillow.
    Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024

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“Angler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angler. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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