level the playing field

phrase

: to make a situation fair for everyone
revising the tax code to level the playing field for all companies

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The Equal Weight looks to level the playing field and smooth out how all 500 stocks are doing, not just the seven biggest, providing a more holistic picture of the names that make up most of the index. — Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 The hopscotch rotation was designed to level the playing field among fierce competitors when broadcast networks ruled the industry. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 On policy, Roberts suggested that some tariff revenue could be directed toward domestic manufacturers to help level the playing field. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 For decades, the internet has promised to level the playing field for retailers. — Dax Dasilva, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for level the playing field

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“Level the playing field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/level%20the%20playing%20field. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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