field of play

noun phrase

sports
: the part of a field that is officially marked as the place where the action of a game happens : playing field
Spectators are not allowed on the field of play.

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And while much of the focus has been on the field of play, Fox has been experimenting while Spain, Belgium and others aim for goals. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 22 July 2026 At halftime on the field of play at the New York New Jersey Stadium, megawatt stars including Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, and Justin Bieber will take to the stage, co-signing a handful of designers. Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026 Players are required to remain on the field of play, and coaches should not leave their respective technical areas, according to league policy. Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 15 July 2026 As Rivera withdrew during the competition on the field of play, Team USA was unable to replace her routines with an alternate athlete. Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for field of play

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“Field of play.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/field%20of%20play. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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