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The Dutch AEX fell 0.25%, though BE Semiconductor leapt over 10% on a report the semiconductor company is fielding takeover interest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

The BNP is fielding six minority candidates, while Jamaat nominated Krishna  Nandy from a Hindu‑majority constituency long held by the Awami League.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

She is leaning towards the BNP, which is fielding 10 women out of more than 250 candidates.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

He is fielding new members every week who say they’ve been hospitalized or sought professional counseling themselves, and the Discord is their final effort for remediation.

From Slate • Feb. 2, 2026

A base-runner is out if he interferes with an opponent while the latter is fielding a ball or if he is hit by a batted ball.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" by Various