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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There’s the desire to quickly even the playing field and not fall behind by two games right out of the gate in a best-of-7 series.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 May 2024
In the ad, the father eyes the playing field, cheers, then impulsively whips out his phone and purchases one avocado, three oranges, and some bananas.
—Zach Przystup, Baltimore Sun, 22 Mar. 2024
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 May 2024
In the ad, the father eyes the playing field, cheers, then impulsively whips out his phone and purchases one avocado, three oranges, and some bananas.
—Zach Przystup, Baltimore Sun, 22 Mar. 2024
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“Playing field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playing%20field. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.
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