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
His company had about $800,000 in Silicon Valley Bank and he had been fielding calls all weekend from investors and friends who were willing to extend loans to help him make it through.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 13, 2023
Insp Shaun Flavell had been fielding questions from councillors at Monday's meeting when the man ran down the road with a staff member in hot pursuit.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2022
But he said he had been fielding text messages all day from colleagues who expressed astonishment at Mr. Youngkin’s choice.
From New York Times ● Jan. 6, 2022
I was frequently too busy to talk to him, so Michael had been fielding most of the calls and had become increasingly worried about Ralph's unique perspective on the world.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
