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Recent Examples of waterman
Maryland TikTok waterman Luke McFadden said his new boat was vandalized Thursday, sparking support from his social media followers while police investigate the incident.
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Kiersten Hacker, Baltimore Sun, 29 July 2024
Now, imagine a scenario in which the blue crab fishery, the watermen who fish them and crab-picking gatherings are a thing of the past.
—Washington Post, 12 July 2024
Yet Virginia’s decision seems like no more than a sop to watermen in that state who face rising costs but so-so harvests.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 2 July 2024
Later, the skirmishes mostly involved watermen from Maryland and Virginia looking to harvest more than state laws allowed.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 2 July 2024
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Kiersten Hacker, Baltimore Sun, 29 July 2024
Now, imagine a scenario in which the blue crab fishery, the watermen who fish them and crab-picking gatherings are a thing of the past.
—Washington Post, 12 July 2024
Yet Virginia’s decision seems like no more than a sop to watermen in that state who face rising costs but so-so harvests.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 2 July 2024
Later, the skirmishes mostly involved watermen from Maryland and Virginia looking to harvest more than state laws allowed.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 2 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterman
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Open March through December, The Pier at Garden City enthusiastically welcomes anglers of all skill levels.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2025
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The fish house also offers a learning opportunity for young anglers.—
Brad Dokken,
Twin Cities,
18 Jan. 2025
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By sunset, kids splash in the shallows while fishermen haul in their last catch of the day.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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This feature is especially valuable for RV travelers exploring winter destinations or fishermen relying on uninterrupted trolling motor power.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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But as fishers who caught and sold Bathynomus made the specimens more abundant in marketplaces, prices dropped by early 2024 to closer to 1 million Vietnamese dong ($40,) according to the study.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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Since then, the project in Gujarat has facilitated the rescue and release of 967 whale sharks, with fishers playing a pivotal role.—
Melissa Cristina Marquez,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Waterman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterman. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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