in the field
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John Nagl, who strongly felt that the Army’s top brass were too hidebound to the old ways of warfighting—large-scale tank-and-infantry battles—and were blocking the promotions of officers who were fighting counterinsurgency battles in the field.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
She’s a big question mark in the field.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
This is especially important if you have a complicated case and you need a second opinion from an expert in the field.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
To England's credit, they were excellent in the field – a sign of their improvement under Edwards.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The Society submitted his proposal to Savery, who was not only the leading expert in the field but also held a patent which was so broadly worded that it covered any steam-powered engine.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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