playing time
noun
: the amount of time that a team member is allowed to play during a game
Her teammates were complaining about their lack of playing time.
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At least Campbell never lacked for playing time in Pittsburgh, getting starts in all but three of his 49 games at linebacker.
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Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Newcomers Dominick Harris and Skyy Clark are battling returning starter Sebastian Mack for playing time at what might be the deepest spot on the team.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
They were promised cars, cameos in commercials, the chance to chase a national championship, or playing time on a team far from the hunt.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
Tucker became disgruntled last season over his lack of playing time and started this season in a similar fashion, sitting on the bench during the team’s first preseason game.
—Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 22 Oct. 2024
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Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Newcomers Dominick Harris and Skyy Clark are battling returning starter Sebastian Mack for playing time at what might be the deepest spot on the team.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
They were promised cars, cameos in commercials, the chance to chase a national championship, or playing time on a team far from the hunt.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
Tucker became disgruntled last season over his lack of playing time and started this season in a similar fashion, sitting on the bench during the team’s first preseason game.
—Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Playing time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playing%20time. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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