playing field
noun
1
: a field for various games
especially
: the part of a field officially marked off for play
2
: a set of conditions for competition
—usually used in such phrases as a level playing field
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The slightly more detailed math looks like this: Mr. Trump has said these tariffs will reduce trade imbalances and level the international playing field.
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Ben Blatt, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
His handoff to Apollo is sleek and seamless, keeping the playing field even when he could have easily been overshadowed by the more veteran musician’s sweeping charm.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
If independent law firms are afraid of advocating for causes the federal government dislikes, the playing field is tilted even more in the government's favor.
—Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Apr. 2025
Today, the big platforms are arguably winning, but how will AI change the playing field?
—Benny Porat, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Ben Blatt, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
His handoff to Apollo is sleek and seamless, keeping the playing field even when he could have easily been overshadowed by the more veteran musician’s sweeping charm.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
If independent law firms are afraid of advocating for causes the federal government dislikes, the playing field is tilted even more in the government's favor.
—Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Apr. 2025
Today, the big platforms are arguably winning, but how will AI change the playing field?
—Benny Porat, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for playing field
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“Playing field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playing%20field. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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