field work

Example Sentences

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Roughly speaking, an electric field works on the cells similarly to how a shepherd dog works to control the motion of a once-randomly-moving group of sheep.

From Salon

Kough, of the Shedd Aquarium, has led field work in the Bahamas to try to help craft new management strategies for the conch.

From Seattle Times

He tapped into the vast network of progressive groups in liberal Chicago — from the powerful teachers’ union to smaller, ward-based political organizations — who focused on field work to rally voters.

From New York Times

Behind-the-scenes work, though, was no match for field work.

From Washington Post

The event concluded with a two-hour stretch of field work at the “bubble” practice facility — indoor exercises included the broad jump, 40-yard dash and shuttle drills.

From Seattle Times