field work
Britishnoun
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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
Many of us have completed advanced training; four in five have a master’s degree, with hundreds of hours of field work as part of the requirement.
From Salon ● Mar. 12, 2025
“As an avid recreationist and a wildlife biologist that does field work, I often hear wildlife before I see them, so this is a really important point.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2024
“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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