take the field

idiom

sports
: to run out onto the field to begin play
The home team took the field.

Examples of take the field in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Thunderbirds finally take the field after last week’s game against the Piedras Negras (Mexico) Dragones was cancelled because of passport issues. David Hinojosa, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Sep. 2024 Following the end of the Chiefs' training camp on Thursday, the two players will take the field for their second preseason game against the Detroit Lions at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 17. Danielle Jennings, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024 But waiting until his third year in college to take the field, Johnson said, taught him hard work, focus, dedication and preparing for a moment that may or may not come. Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 15 Aug. 2024 Players are set to take the field for the open practice at 4 p.m. Originally Published: August 7, 2024 at 1:09 p.m. Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for take the field 

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“Take the field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20field. Accessed 30 Sep. 2024.

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