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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In hopes to even the playing field for all candidates, Congress created the current Election Day as a deadline when residents in all states had to cast their votes.
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Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
The playing field is being expanded, and more people can participate in creative industries that were once out of reach.
—Justin Maier, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
However, the fact that Pulaski and other public school districts have been restricted from taking a stance on Amendment 2 shows the playing field is not fair, Jefferson County Teachers Association President Maddie Shepard said.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024
But fans didn't think the performances were on an equal playing field.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
The playing field is being expanded, and more people can participate in creative industries that were once out of reach.
—Justin Maier, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
However, the fact that Pulaski and other public school districts have been restricted from taking a stance on Amendment 2 shows the playing field is not fair, Jefferson County Teachers Association President Maddie Shepard said.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024
But fans didn't think the performances were on an equal playing field.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Playing field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playing%20field. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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