whaling
noun
whal·ing
ˈ(h)wā-liŋ 
: the occupation of catching and extracting commercial products from whales
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The massive creatures were nearly hunted to extinction before a 1985 moratorium on commercial whaling.
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Brendan Rascius, Sacramento Bee, 13 May 2024
Like many parts of coastal New England, Martha’s Vineyard grew out of the whaling industry: the island became known for making candles from whale oil, producing a smokeless variation favored by wealthy Americans.
—Jennifer Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2024
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Brendan Rascius, Sacramento Bee, 13 May 2024
Like many parts of coastal New England, Martha’s Vineyard grew out of the whaling industry: the island became known for making candles from whale oil, producing a smokeless variation favored by wealthy Americans.
—Jennifer Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2024
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“Whaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whaling. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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