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. —

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 See all Example Sentences for playing time