from the field

phrase

: in field goals as opposed to free throws
made 40 percent of his shots from the field

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The Fever fell to the Las Vegas Aces in the first round of the WBA Playoffs, losing 94-83 in Game 3, where Clark struggled from the field. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Sykes went 7-of-12 from the field, including two 3-pointers, off the bench. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026 Jovic added 12 points on 4-of-6 shooting from the field and 2-of-2 shooting on threes, six rebounds and one assist in 15 minutes. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026 After his sluggish start, Harper made six of his final seven attempts to finish 7 of 12 from the field. — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for from the field

Word History

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of from the field was in 1905

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“From the field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/from%20the%20field. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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