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fielding

[feel-ding] / ˈfil dɪŋ /
VERB
catch a hit or thrown object
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Torres bounced around three locations over the next four days with his father, girlfriend, three parakeets, a dog and a turtle named Squirt while fielding calls from irate and scared residents.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

“We’re fielding calls every single day from folks. Some have viable claims. Some don’t,” she said.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Itai Ben Eli, co-founder of Sof Hospitality, has been fielding calls from parents who want him to offer their child a job at one of his six eateries in Austin, Texas; Houston and New Orleans.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Anthropic one-upped its rival the next month, fielding proposals from investors that would value it at as much as $900 billion, according to multiple reports.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

He was too busy fielding advice and criticism about kabob preparation from all the Bahrami men.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram



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