field sports

British

plural noun

sports carried on in the open countryside, such as hunting, shooting, or fishing

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However, the deal allows them to disagree on some other topics, including aviation policy, field sports and the future of fee-paying schools.

From BBC

The parties have also agreed to disagree on the matter of fee-paying schools and field sports such as hunting and shooting - a long-running bone of contention between the two sides.

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The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association announced more changes Tuesday as it tries to field sports for the 2020-21 academic year.

From Seattle Times

“Our working with Skillz is not just fun but I think it’s the future for athletes, esports and on the field sports kind of coming together.”

From Reuters

Working dogs are classified breeds which are bred and trained to assist humans in activities such as farming and field sports.

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