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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The coach referenced incidents in the group stage that saw managers from Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay suspended for one match after each team arrived late to the field of play.
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Bruce Haring, Deadline, 14 July 2024
June 29, 2024 Multiple camera angles appeared to show that the baseball never crossed into the field of play.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2024
Given that their field of play is essentially the ocean, zero-waste, renewable energy, and sustainability initiatives are foregrounded—and, along with the winner’s trophy that the teams are competing for, there’s a separate Impact League Trophy.
—Corey Seymour, Vogue, 24 June 2024
To prepare for the spotlight, Rickwood Field underwent major renovations to ensure the field of play meets Major League standards while also preserving the venue’s original infrastructure and distinctive design.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 June 2024
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Bruce Haring, Deadline, 14 July 2024
June 29, 2024 Multiple camera angles appeared to show that the baseball never crossed into the field of play.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2024
Given that their field of play is essentially the ocean, zero-waste, renewable energy, and sustainability initiatives are foregrounded—and, along with the winner’s trophy that the teams are competing for, there’s a separate Impact League Trophy.
—Corey Seymour, Vogue, 24 June 2024
To prepare for the spotlight, Rickwood Field underwent major renovations to ensure the field of play meets Major League standards while also preserving the venue’s original infrastructure and distinctive design.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 June 2024
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“Field of play.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/field%20of%20play. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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