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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

He’d have someone roll the football to him as if he were fielding a grounder, then he would flick a throw to first base, keeping a low, almost-sidearmed release.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025

"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 Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)