field
noun
an expanse of open or cleared ground, especially a piece of land suitable or used for pasture or tillage.
are fielding
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present progressiveof field.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Many of the independent candidates say that while Gaza is important to them, they are fielding candidates mostly to defend their communities from neglect by Labour and other traditional parties.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
Six parties, including the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party, are fielding candidates nationwide, while another 51 parties and independent candidates will contest only at the state or regional levels.
From BBC ● Dec. 27, 2025
As a result, healthcare professionals are fielding a steady stream of questions from patients who are curious about what magnesium can do for them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2024
The three main parties, including Khan’s, are fielding about the same number of candidates.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 25, 2024
Officials are fielding numerous rescue calls after up to three inches fell in three hours, according to the National Weather Service.
From New York Times ● Jan. 22, 2024
