as in lumberman
a person whose job is to cut down trees the loggers were obliged to plant as many trees as they cut down

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Recent Examples of logger Knott’s, however, gave the ride, one that moves in its flume at a relatively brisk pace, a narrative about turn-of-the-century loggers, showing the world that thrill rides could carry a story. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2024 Trash and recycling collection is fifth most dangerous job in the US, after loggers, fishermen, aircraft pilots, and roofers. Michael Hardy, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2018 On July 31, two loggers cutting trees in Eldorado National Forest came across a human skull and other bones. Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024 In 2019, Paulino and his cousin were ambushed by a group of the loggers who killed Paulino and wounded his cousin. Jamie Lang, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for logger
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  • In 1960, a lumberman from North Carolina, Jack Taylor, bought the ranch and closed access to the residents of the valley with land grant rights.
    Elise Schmelzer, Hartford Courant, 6 May 2024
  • Two other men also applied for a barbed wire patent with changes of their own: lumberman Jacob Haish and merchant Isaac Leonard Ellwood, according to Encyclopedia online.
    Brittany Kasko, Fox News, 24 Nov. 2023
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  • Tracing Josiah’s trajectory from lumberjack to shipyard riveter to ambitious serviceman, Wang offers a protagonist of unflappable morality and decency.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
  • Miller explores Minnesota’s history through his music, featuring songs from lumberjacks, Great Lakes sailors, railroad workers, and farmers.
    Jacqueline Devine, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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  • In the series, following the Norman invasion of England, Rob (Patten) – a Saxon forester’s son – and Marian, the daughter of a Norman lord – fall in love and work together to fight for justice and freedom.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
  • City foresters are seeking $150,000 to test chemical treatments and other maintenance.
    Axios Salt Lake City, Axios, 23 Jan. 2025

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