midfield
Americannoun
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midfields
plural
noun
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Origin of midfield
Vocabulary lists containing midfield
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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford stood at midfield on Monday night to make one of the most consequential decisions of his night.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
If the Reds empty the midfield again in this game then they are going to be in trouble, because Brentford are quite direct and will keep looking to run in behind the Liverpool defence.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Towards the end of last season, when Fernandes' contribution was at its most prolific, Benjamin Sesko was a regular in the number nine role, while veteran Brazilian Casemiro was the anchor in United's midfield.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Players were milling around midfield, exchanging jerseys and making small talk when Chubb appeared to say something to Jackson, who was chatting with another Bills player.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
Your mother sought from the gods magnificent trophies and set them down midfield for our champions.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
This was in part aided by Paraguay's poor defensive approach but Mauricio Pochettino's men provided the best example of how nations are opting to use more fluid midfields.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
Yet the fact that France coach Didier Deschamps had no hesitation throwing Tchouameni in against one of the world’s best midfields spoke volumes of the confidence he has in him.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 18, 2021
But by recognizing and accepting a variety of retooled roles for himself in the England and United midfields and on their benches, Rooney has shown intelligence, pragmatism, adaptability and no shortage of guts.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 11, 2016
Doubtless relieved when Conrad Smith, whose ability to find space in crowded midfields has been a rugby marvel, went off at halftime, the Wallabies were immediately afflicted by his successor, Sonny Bill Williams.
From New York Times ● Oct. 31, 2015
Not to be outdone, the national manager Jogi Löw then made matters much worse in Germany's Euro 2012 semi-final against Italy by overaccommodating the opposition with the narrowest of midfields.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 24, 2012
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