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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The technology meant to level the playing field may quietly re-grade it in favour of whoever can afford the better camera.
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Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Broward voters have the right to elect candidates who are fighting fair on as equal a playing field as possible.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2026
The tunnel to the playing field, which is usually Chiefs red, is now colored blue with a bit of yellow, while the playing field is larger to accommodate the FIFA requirements for the 2026 World Cup.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
The stadium’s playing field is not covered by a roof.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
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Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Broward voters have the right to elect candidates who are fighting fair on as equal a playing field as possible.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2026
The tunnel to the playing field, which is usually Chiefs red, is now colored blue with a bit of yellow, while the playing field is larger to accommodate the FIFA requirements for the 2026 World Cup.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
The stadium’s playing field is not covered by a roof.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
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“Playing field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playing%20field. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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