fishing line
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a variation of
fishline.
Example Sentences
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Until now, every confirmed video or observation of a live goblin shark came only after the animal had been accidentally caught on a fishing line and brought to the surface.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026
The workers found fishing line wrapped around her front flippers and cutting into her mouth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2025
The 63.7-pound haul would also set the junior class record for that fishing line strength.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2025
They were suspended underneath on a length of fishing line.
From BBC ● May 15, 2025
Thor took Hymir’s fishing line, rammed the ox’s head onto the hook, and threw the line and the head into the ocean.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
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