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
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
"We put our heart and resources into organising and running our campaign, we were fielding candidates in every seat," a Candlelight representative told the BBC this week.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2023
J. Douglas and Braund were fielding slip to him in the vision, while in the background Norris appeared, in a cauldron of boiling oil.
From A Prefect's Uncle by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse
