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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But Adebayo finished Monday’s loss with just eight points on 3-of-10 shooting from the field and 0-of-5 shooting on threes, eight rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks in 30 minutes. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026 The five-time All-Star made 17 of 25 from the field and added seven assists and seven rebounds. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 However, in Game 4, Reese was 2-of-12 from the field and finished with only eight points and nine rebounds. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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