Etymology
Origin of oystering
Example Sentences
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He made a living through clamming and oystering but also ran a small business called “Better Tree Service.”
From Seattle Times
The state closed the western half of its oystering area in Mobile Bay on Nov. 23, WKRG-TV reports, and closed two small but productive areas in the eastern half of the bay on Tuesday.
From Seattle Times
At its peak, according to the state, oystering in Apalachicola Bay supported approximately 2,500 jobs.
From Washington Times
Hartsfield has been reduced to oystering part time, making the rest of his living fishing for shrimp.
From Reuters
To fix the problems of oystering, people with a vested interest in seeing the beds grow and produce must have an equal voice in the conversation, he said.
From Washington Times
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