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 strategy is intended to level a playing field that Trump says has long been tilted toward U.S. trading partners.
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Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
In contrast to Meta’s previous strategy of advocating for an even playing field across the tech industry, Zuckerberg now sees opportunities to gain a strategic advantage for his company, the people said.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
The rule would create more of a competitive playing field between traditional banks and non-bank financial technology companies, or fintechs.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025
What lies ahead is not fascist or single-party dictatorship but competitive authoritarianism—a system in which parties compete in elections but the incumbent’s abuse of power tilts the playing field against the opposition.
—Steven Levitsky, Foreign Affairs, 11 Feb. 2025
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Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
In contrast to Meta’s previous strategy of advocating for an even playing field across the tech industry, Zuckerberg now sees opportunities to gain a strategic advantage for his company, the people said.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
The rule would create more of a competitive playing field between traditional banks and non-bank financial technology companies, or fintechs.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025
What lies ahead is not fascist or single-party dictatorship but competitive authoritarianism—a system in which parties compete in elections but the incumbent’s abuse of power tilts the playing field against the opposition.
—Steven Levitsky, Foreign Affairs, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Playing field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playing%20field. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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