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fish for

VERB
look for; hint
Synonyms
WEAK
angle angle (for) elicit hope for hunt for invite search for seek solicit try to evoke

Example Sentences

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Parents may now be forced to choose between prison time and helping Hong Kong authorities fish for evidence to bring national-security charges against their children.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

After tracking each fish for its entire life, the team grouped them by lifespan and then looked back to identify when behavioral differences first appeared.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

It is about "finding that balance", he continued, noting how many people still rely on animals and fish for food.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025

“Everything was consistent, except that the boat kept going and crossed the salmon grounds,” Brown said, indicating he never stopped to fish for salmon.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2025

I open the back and fish for the letter inside the compartments.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton