field
noun
an expanse of open or cleared ground, especially a piece of land suitable or used for pasture or tillage.
were fielding
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past progressiveof field.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Soon after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, he and his colleagues were fielding calls from officials in the Philippines government.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
By Thursday, Bank of America analysts said they were fielding client questions about whether the Fed’s next move could actually be a interest-rate hike.
From Barron's ● Mar. 20, 2026
There was a moment on Saturday morning of this Test, when England were fielding and contemplating a potential DRS review.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2025
The two stars were compelled to launch the fund in part because they were fielding questions from people close to them about which foundations would provide the most immediate help to those affected.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2023
Kim and her local colleagues were fielding millions of hits every day, their Whuffie accumulating as envious fans around the world logged in to watch their progress on the scaffolding.
From Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom by Doctorow, Cory
