- present participle of field.
fielding
Example Sentences
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“We need to do a better job of tracking the ball, judging the ball, fielding the ball when necessary, not fielding it in other situations,” Ventrone told reporters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
American actuators are also largely dependent on Japanese suppliers of certain gears, with China fielding those companies’ primary competition.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
With runners on first and second, Yamamoto had a chance to contribute on defense, fielding Dustin Harris’ comebacker bunt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
Though Tom Banton dropped a catch slipping on the greasy outfield, England's fielding was otherwise exceptional.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
Lacey had been fielding dozens of e-mails—none with real information—from the flyers her cousin had put in record stores in New York.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
