jack mackerel
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of jack mackerel
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Numbers of Pacific jack mackerel, for example, have increased following marine heat waves, but so far, fisheries have not shifted to catching them, the researchers noted.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 13, 2024
In September 2011, scientists for the fisheries organization concluded that an annual catch beyond 520,000 metric tons could further deplete jack mackerel stocks.
From New York Times ● Jan. 25, 2012
Its purpose was to protect fish, particularly jack mackerel.
From New York Times ● Jan. 25, 2012
If we don’t save jack mackerel today, we won’t be able to do it later.
From New York Times ● Jan. 25, 2012
A half gallon of milk, a loaf of bread, a dozen eggs, two cans of jack mackerel, a small bag of apples, and some popcorn.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
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