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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Ejiofor, who spent his freshman year at Kansas, was blocked for playing time last season by Joel Soriano and averaged only 4.3 points in 11.3 minutes per game.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2025
From incoming freshmen to redshirt seniors, involvement in special teams can increase playing time and provide opportunities in the NFL.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
Over the next five weeks, the Cardinals must establish how to divvy up playing time to multiple young players, while also putting their major-league club in a position to win games.
—Katie Woo, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Veteran Jason Heyward, a left-handed hitter, is being given first shot at the majority of playing time in left field.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2025
From incoming freshmen to redshirt seniors, involvement in special teams can increase playing time and provide opportunities in the NFL.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
Over the next five weeks, the Cardinals must establish how to divvy up playing time to multiple young players, while also putting their major-league club in a position to win games.
—Katie Woo, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Veteran Jason Heyward, a left-handed hitter, is being given first shot at the majority of playing time in left field.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Playing time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playing%20time. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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