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 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 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 See All Example Sentences for from the field

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“From the field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/from%20the%20field. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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