field hockey
noun
: a game played on a turfed field between two teams of 11 players each whose object is to direct a ball into the opponent's goal with a hockey stick
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The incident led to shrieks and tears all over the field hockey pitch.
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Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
His comments triggered widespread condemnation, including from Australian field hockey international Rosie Malone, who posted a clip of his rant on her Instagram account.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
The former field hockey star also expressed her aversion to extravagant birthday parties for babies.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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In addition to being a loving mom of (almost) four girls, coaching girls' field hockey, and having her own podcast, Kylie Kelce is finding more ways to help women and girls build confidence in sports.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
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Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
His comments triggered widespread condemnation, including from Australian field hockey international Rosie Malone, who posted a clip of his rant on her Instagram account.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
The former field hockey star also expressed her aversion to extravagant birthday parties for babies.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors
In addition to being a loving mom of (almost) four girls, coaching girls' field hockey, and having her own podcast, Kylie Kelce is finding more ways to help women and girls build confidence in sports.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Field hockey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/field%20hockey. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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