level playing field

noun

: a state in which conditions in a competition or situation are fair for everyone
He wants the government to revise the tax code to provide a level playing field for all companies.

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Tennis does not need a perfectly level playing field. Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2026 Such a step has been proven to significantly reduce transaction costs and bring a level playing field to the market. Ike Brannon, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026 The upgrade will likely bring the latest security fixes as well, ensuring a level playing field. Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2026 This helps put big companies and small companies on a level playing field. Jessica Bryant, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for level playing field

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“Level playing field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/level%20playing%20field. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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