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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“From the field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/from%20the%20field. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.

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