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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Amid a cauldron of noise, Messi was off the bench and onto the field of play.
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
Players must exit the field after treatment periods An outfield player must leave the field of play for one minute after being treated by medical staff who enter the field.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
On-field treatment delay Players who require on-field treatment from medical staff will have to leave the field of play for one minute after the restart, bar notable exceptions.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 31 May 2026
What distinguishes great leaders from good operators is their ability, especially in the heat of battle, to see the full field of play.
—Martin Whittaker, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
Players must exit the field after treatment periods An outfield player must leave the field of play for one minute after being treated by medical staff who enter the field.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
On-field treatment delay Players who require on-field treatment from medical staff will have to leave the field of play for one minute after the restart, bar notable exceptions.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 31 May 2026
What distinguishes great leaders from good operators is their ability, especially in the heat of battle, to see the full field of play.
—Martin Whittaker, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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“Field of play.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/field%20of%20play. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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