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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The goal is to solve problems with playing time and help UCLA lead the Big Ten in turnovers forced and turnover margin, which would go a long way toward helping the Bruins win the conference.
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Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2024
Loading your audio article OAKLAND — With Oakland removing two veterans from their roster on Monday, infielder Tyler Nevin and outfielder Lawrence Butler are back with the major-league club and stand to receive their share of playing time moving forward.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 19 June 2024
Pickens went through a similar learning curve as a rookie and there will be competition for playing time.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2024
Their absences have caused coach Tom Thibodeau to give increased playing time to reserves such as Alec Burks and Precious Achiuwa
The Knicks’ first-round series featured multiple two-day breaks.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 May 2024
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Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2024
Loading your audio article OAKLAND — With Oakland removing two veterans from their roster on Monday, infielder Tyler Nevin and outfielder Lawrence Butler are back with the major-league club and stand to receive their share of playing time moving forward.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 19 June 2024
Pickens went through a similar learning curve as a rookie and there will be competition for playing time.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2024
Their absences have caused coach Tom Thibodeau to give increased playing time to reserves such as Alec Burks and Precious Achiuwa
The Knicks’ first-round series featured multiple two-day breaks.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 May 2024
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“Playing time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playing%20time. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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