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Recent Examples of scalloper
The vessel has been identified as the F/V Leonardo, a scalloper homeported in New Bedford.
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BostonGlobe.com, 25 Nov. 2019
David Frulla, a lawyer who represents the Fisheries Survival Fund, said his scalloper clients would still consider this large section of water to be closed off to them under the new plan, for safety reasons.
—BostonGlobe.com, 20 Nov. 2019
On Saturday, Bretal and Vega boarded a scalloper and embarked on a fishing trip that took a horrifying turn when their vessel apparently capsized and sank Sunday about 28 miles off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard, according to the US Coast Guard.
—BostonGlobe.com, 26 Nov. 2019
The four men on the scalloper, which had left from New Bedford, Massachusetts, did not appear to be wearing life jackets, Noel said.
—Ben Kesslen, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2019
The scallop industry is thriving as a result of years of conservative management that has allowed the valuable shellfish to grow undisturbed, said Jimmy Wotton, a scalloper based out of Friendship, Maine.
—BostonGlobe.com, 22 July 2019
BostonGlobe.com, 25 Nov. 2019
David Frulla, a lawyer who represents the Fisheries Survival Fund, said his scalloper clients would still consider this large section of water to be closed off to them under the new plan, for safety reasons.
—BostonGlobe.com, 20 Nov. 2019
On Saturday, Bretal and Vega boarded a scalloper and embarked on a fishing trip that took a horrifying turn when their vessel apparently capsized and sank Sunday about 28 miles off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard, according to the US Coast Guard.
—BostonGlobe.com, 26 Nov. 2019
The four men on the scalloper, which had left from New Bedford, Massachusetts, did not appear to be wearing life jackets, Noel said.
—Ben Kesslen, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2019
The scallop industry is thriving as a result of years of conservative management that has allowed the valuable shellfish to grow undisturbed, said Jimmy Wotton, a scalloper based out of Friendship, Maine.
—BostonGlobe.com, 22 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scalloper
Noun
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The novel was inspired by both his experience as a whaler and the Essex tragedy.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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Fin whales are hunted by commercial whalers, which has dwindled their population, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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On July 20, 1775, Major Joseph Vose and sixty Continental soldiers landed on Little Brewster in nimble whaleboats.—
Dorothy Wickenden,
The New Yorker,
30 Oct. 2023
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When a prime specimen was chosen, the men set off in a whaleboat rowed by a crew.—
Nancy Lord,
Anchorage Daily News,
12 Nov. 2022
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According to Facebook posts made about the search and rescue attempt, the Coast Guard searched throughout the night between November 30 and December 1. Per Alabama TV station WKRG reporting, Wooley was a father of four and is a seasoned fisherman and shrimper.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
2 Dec. 2024
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In March of 2021, the month independent shrimper Derek Bateman was first able to get through to someone in his state's unemployment office, the average wait time for an appeal was 263 days.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
7 Oct. 2024
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The upshot will be a mid-sized load-lugger that will hammers to 62mph in 3.6 seconds and from zero to 124mph in only 12.9 seconds, so the Europeans had better pack that luggage in snugly.—
Michael Taylor,
Forbes,
22 June 2022
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The wooden boats competed in skiff, workboat, lugger, trawler, runabout, sailboat and cruiser classes.—
Ann Benoit,
NOLA.com,
27 Oct. 2017
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Rose’s father, Kommer, is among the few billionaires in the field, thanks to his idea of introducing standardization and modular manufacturing from the car industry to building workboats, which shorten delivery times and reduce production costs.—
Zinnia Lee,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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With little overt military value, Australia’s cheap-but-robust commercial workboats are subject to fierce debate.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes,
3 May 2023
Noun
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To make the process of engaging a bank easier for residents, PNC has a minority business advocate program that helps bankers better understand their clients’ cultural and financial challenges in doing business.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
18 Jan. 2025
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During this time, the following things need to be addressed: • External Team: Assemble the right team of external advisors, including bankers, lawyers, auditors, investor relations experts and other advisors.—
Cody Slach,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Operators of tug, ferry and tour boats in and around New York City immediately responded to quickly evacuate 500,000 people in the area from danger.—
James Kendra,
The Conversation,
20 Jan. 2025
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Set to take effect on July 1 if approved, the rules apply to passenger ships over 492 feet long, encompassing most modern cruise ships but exempting Norway’s coastal ferries like Hurtigruten and Havila, which are built for year-round operation in challenging conditions.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Take a scenic cruise along Harbor Drive, where tuna seiners once tied up.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Oct. 2023
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Above the seiner, a seaplane soars towards the coastal mountains rising up and fading into the distant mist.—
David James,
Anchorage Daily News,
22 Apr. 2023
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“Scalloper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scalloper. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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