fighting fish
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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A lifelong animal lover, Kerry also has dogs, cats and a Siamese fighting fish called Gomez - but warned axolotls require careful upkeep.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026
When fly-fishing a river, even the best day involves minutes — not hours — of actually fighting fish.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 9, 2015
In the first story, a Paris lawyer becomes fixated on her Siamese fighting fish, a male-female pair, determined to preserve their harmonious existence as her marriage continues “its gradual course toward putrefaction.”
From New York Times ● Jun. 25, 2014
Siamese fighting fish are bred to bring out their violent characters Siamese fighting fish take gulps of air from above water so they can continue to clash, say scientists.
From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2012
A row of glass jars Brother Khoi used to raise fighting fish.
From "Inside Out and Back Again" by Thanhha Lai
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