level playing field

noun

: a state in which conditions in a competition or situation are fair for everyone
He wants the government to revise the tax code to provide a level playing field for all companies.

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The classification system enables golfers to compete on a level playing field against their peers. Candace Oehler, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025 The whole point of this policy is to move Main Street toward a level playing field with Wall Street. John E. Kelly Jr., Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2025 Like it or not, the Oscar race for best feature doc has never been a level playing field. Addie Morfoot, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025 When adjusting for equal opportunity by looking at the rate of goals conceded per 100 corners — which creates a fair and level playing field across all 20 teams, as some teams concede more corners than others — United’s rate of 10.6 has been the worst in the English top flight this season. Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for level playing field 

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“Level playing field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/level%20playing%20field. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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