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Any of several large pelagic cold-blooded strictly aquatic water-breathing craniate vertebrates with a very large dorsal fin highest at or behind its middle

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  • Renowned for its deep-sea fishing, the Costalegre is becoming known as the sailfish capital of the world.
  • C I fight the sailfish and reel it in to the boat.
  • Wow, our government is truly imploding!!!! sailfish
  • Yes, your gallant sailfish, your noble blue marlin.
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