How to Use from the field in a Sentence

from the field

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  • Cardoso went 10 for 15 from the field and had eight rebounds, while Stevens made three 3-pointers.
    — CBS News, 28 June 2026
  • The former Northwestern standout hit 6-of-9 shots from the field and was 7-of-8 from the free-throw line.
    — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 4 July 2026
  • Copper was 9 of 12 from the field in the first half to help Phoenix (8-13) build a 55-36 lead.
    — ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • The challenge for him as a sophomore is to be a more efficient player, after shooting just 34% from the field and 21% from three-point range.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • Wilson, disoriented by Jones and Stewart, was held to just 9 points on 2-of-10 from the field.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 June 2026
  • Caitlin Clark, the face of the WNBA’s new era, managed 16 points on 3-for-12 from the field a month ago.
    — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 29 June 2026
  • Phoenix’s Kahleah Copper, one of the most explosive scorers in the league, has averaged 10 points on 26% shooting from the field in two matchups.
    — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 29 June 2026
  • But players from Army, Navy and Air Force have historically had to spend time away from the field to fulfill their military commitments.
    — Matt Baker, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • Wilson shot 8 for 14 from the field and 13 for 16 from the foul line for Las Vegas (14-5), which improved to 8-2 on the road.
    — CBS News, 28 June 2026
  • Howard went 9 for 17 from the field and added three steals for Minnesota (15-4), which improved to 9-1 on the road and 3-0 against Dallas this season.
    — CBS News, 28 June 2026
  • Managing Potential Warnings Court records from lawsuits shed light on how the manufacturers have managed potential warnings from the field.
    — David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • After entering the road trip as the league's top offense, Atlanta struggled to find its rhythm from the field across all three games, including a particularly difficult shooting night against Seattle.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • The Warriors were led by their first-round pick, former Michigan standout Yaxel Lendeborg, who finished with 19 points, five rebounds and six assists and made all six of his shots from the field.
    — Oc Register, 4 July 2026
  • Golden State shot 63% from the field (39 for 62) and 16 for 26 from 3-point range (62%), while the Lakers shot just 38% overall (26 for 68) and 23% (7 for 31) from behind the arc.
    — Oc Register, 4 July 2026
  • So, yes, 4 of 12 from the field on Friday night as the Heat opened the California Classic with an 88-87 victory in San Franchise over a similar roster of draft picks, free agents and young players from the San Antonio Spurs.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026

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