field
noun
an expanse of open or cleared ground, especially a piece of land suitable or used for pasture or tillage.
had been fielding
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past perfect progressiveof field.past perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.
Example Sentences
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In January, Deadline reported that “The Studio” actor was in talks for the role, and Hahn had been fielding questions about the rumors at various red carpet and press events ever since.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2026
If that tactic was surprising, it was nothing compared to Stokes' bold play that gave his bowlers four overs at the Australians, who had been fielding in sweltering conditions.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2023
Volunteers connected with CrowdSource had been fielding requests for help since Ida made landfall, but the fierce winds had initially made it impossible for them to respond.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 2, 2021
The Treasury secretary, who had been fielding calls from executives in recent days about the wisdom of going, had urged people to focus on the facts and evidence.
From New York Times ● Oct. 18, 2018
Lacey had been fielding dozens of e-mails—none with real information—from the flyers her cousin had put in record stores in New York.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
