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 other words, there’s a moral and economic imperative for individuals and government to explicitly level long-unlevel playing fields — and in some cases even give a hand up to the descendants of those shortchanged by history.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 19 June 2024
Norman says the tariffs were pitched as a way to even the playing field with China.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 13 June 2024
The Elliott School oers an unmatched playing field to pursue both.
—Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2024
At each step of the way, consumer advocates hailed the broadening playing field, which allowed more people to invest in stocks and build wealth.
—Stan Choe, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 June 2024
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 19 June 2024
Norman says the tariffs were pitched as a way to even the playing field with China.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 13 June 2024
The Elliott School oers an unmatched playing field to pursue both.
—Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2024
At each step of the way, consumer advocates hailed the broadening playing field, which allowed more people to invest in stocks and build wealth.
—Stan Choe, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 June 2024
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 2 Jul. 2024.
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