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 6-foot-7 Dallas native was 3-of-9 from the field, including 3-of-6 from 3. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026 But skipper Lake was forced from the field with an injury and Morgan assumed the captaincy. ABC News, 11 July 2026 Young, who ended last season on a standard deal with the Heat, closed with 27 points on 8-of-23 shooting from the field and 3-of-11 shooting on threes, one rebound, six assists, three steals and one block. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026 Acuf was happy with the win but unsatisfied with his performance after going 6 of 20 from the field and 3 of 9 from 3-point range with four turnovers. Jason Anderson july 9, Sacbee.com, 10 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 17 Jul. 2026.

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