field work
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The employees were completing routine field work near the picturesque waters of Gumboot Lake when things took a terrifying turn.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
Too much rain can slow field work, cause berries to fall from trees, and increase the risk of disease.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
Without saying their exact roles, and with arms crossed, one says the course is considered a fast-track stepping stone for a promotion from the office to field work.
From BBC ● Jan. 4, 2026
To capture that, he explains, relies on "absolutely top class field work", patiently watching and getting shots in "an observational, non-invasive way."
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2025
“I promised I would meet with you. It is fine. I knew that when I refused any more of his field work, this would be my job until retirement.”
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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