from the field
phrase
: in field goals as opposed to free throws
made 40 percent of his shots from the field
Examples of from the field in a Sentence
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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.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 July 2026
The former Northwestern standout hit 6-of-9 shots from the field and was 7-of-8 from the free-throw line.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
4 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.
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Oc Register,
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.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
Managing Potential Warnings Court records from lawsuits shed light on how the manufacturers have managed potential warnings from the field.
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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.
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Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
But players from Army, Navy and Air Force have historically had to spend time away from the field to fulfill their military commitments.
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Matt Baker,
New York Times,
1 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.
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Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 July 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
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
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
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
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
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
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“From the field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/from%20the%20field. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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