level the playing field

idiom

: to make a situation fair for everyone

revising the tax code to level the playing field for all companies

Examples of level the playing field in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As the Daily News has reported, the Fair College Admissions Act would level the playing field and reward students for their own academic achievement, not the wealth of their relatives. —

Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 5 June 2024 And hear Reimann explain how stretto pianos can help reduce injuries, help kids learn the instrument faster and level the playing field between men and women in piano competitions. —

NPR, 27 May 2024 Should middle schools eliminate algebra to level the playing field? —

Troy Closson, New York Times, 22 May 2024 Even policies intended to level the playing field, such as parental leave, often reduce the likelihood that women are promoted. —

Shanna Pearson-Merkowitz, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for level the playing field

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