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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By leveraging its platform, products, partnerships with non-profit organizations, and mobilizing employees, LinkedIn helps create more equitable access to jobs, networks, learning resources, and skills development tools —to create a more level playing field for all. —

Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 Alphabet — Shares declined 4.7% on news that the Department of Justice is pushing a federal judge to force Google divest its Chrome internet browser in order to create a more level playing field for competitors in the search industry. —

Pia Singh, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024 Look for specific changes that would put the two of you on a level playing field, then ask for those without derailing into potentially distracting commentary. —

Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024 Auction drafts offer a level playing field that is unmatched in fantasy football. —

Jay Felicio, The Athletic, 30 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for level playing field

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