field
noun
an expanse of open or cleared ground, especially a piece of land suitable or used for pasture or tillage.
has fielded
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present perfectof field (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“The first time it happened, I was appalled,” says Clark, who has fielded calls from parents asking why their child didn’t get a job.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
On earnings calls in recent weeks, seemingly every executive at a consumer-facing company has fielded at least one question about how business is holding up in the face of high gas prices.
From MarketWatch ● May 3, 2026
Signum hosted similar trips to Ukraine and Syria last year—but has fielded three or four times as many requests for this trip, Myers said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 2026
Since the Florida case, the civil rights organization Sikh Coalition has fielded dozens of calls from Sikh truckers asking for help, some reaching out to gain access to language resources.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2025
It represents a huge boost for head coach Eddie Howe who, in Isak's absence, has fielded winger Anthony Gordon up front as the Swede continues to train away from the rest of his team-mates.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2025
