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prime field

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noun

Mathematics.
  1. a field that contains no proper subset that is itself a field.


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The Terrapins defense held the Buckeyes to a three-and-out in the game’s first drive, and a botched snap on the punt gave Maryland prime field position at the OSU 30.

From Washington Times • Oct. 7, 2023

The Trojans had previously botched an extra point on a bad snap, and handed over prime field position due to poor punting.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2022

Then, their much-maligned defense held on third down and Giants punter Riley Dixon sent a wobbler out of bounds to give them prime field position.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2021

On the next drive, a holding penalty backed the Raiders up near their end zone, potentially allotting the Broncos prime field position.

From New York Times • Oct. 17, 2021

Dressed in this fashion, she did the rough hard work of a prime field hand.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry