field
noun
an expanse of open or cleared ground, especially a piece of land suitable or used for pasture or tillage.
have fielded
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present perfectof field.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 talent pool there is so deep, France probably could have fielded a B team in this World Cup and made it to the quarterfinals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
If England opt for an all-pace attack - four specialists plus all-rounder Ben Stokes - it would arguably be the fastest group of bowlers they have fielded in an Ashes Test in this country.
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2025
Trump officials have fielded calls from smaller investment banks, too.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2025
Most network sitcoms have fielded a Halloween episode, but none more appropriately than “The Addams Family.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2024
In the first of the seventh, Barr for Bellville hit a ball which the third baseman should have fielded.
From The Redheaded Outfield by Grey, Zane
