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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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 The idea that transgender athletes hold an automatic advantage ignores the complexity of the issue, including the fact that hormone therapy and NCAA guidelines are designed to ensure a level playing field. —

Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024 The party is ebullient after a summer that saw Trump's chances drop amid Harris' surge -- but, as with Harris, his fate is far from certain, and Republicans are warning against overconfidence while still enjoying the more level playing field. —

Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for level playing field

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