playing field
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of playing field
First recorded in 1575–85
Example Sentences
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The league institutes certain “max” salaries —collectively bargained with the players’ union—ensuring that teams are on a roughly level playing field as they court players and build rosters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
"This is not a trade conflict we have chosen, but we need to respond to maintain a level playing field" between US businesses and Canadian ones, Champagne said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
Ashley has repeatedly called for a fundamental overhaul of the tax, including levelling the playing field between High Street retailers and online rivals.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
“I want to give them their own playing field to create and make their visions come to life with affordable stages.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
We were all pretty relieved when she turned to look out over the playing field again.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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