level the playing field
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: to make a situation fair for everyone
revising the tax code to level the playing field for all companies
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The goal was to level the playing field, expand access to opportunity for a broader range of students, and identify and develop the most talented individuals.
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Nina Stachenfeld, Twin Cities, 30 Nov. 2025
Quick victories that many observers expected from the big guys – Russia and the Myanmar military – quickly evaporated as the little guys – Ukraine and the Myanmar rebels – used drones to level the playing field.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025
Yet panelists noted that AI could also help to level the playing field between cybercriminals and cybersecurity executives.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Tariffs, when crafted thoughtfully and strategically with Congress’ input, can address specific unfair trade practices and level the playing field for American workers.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
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Nina Stachenfeld, Twin Cities, 30 Nov. 2025
Quick victories that many observers expected from the big guys – Russia and the Myanmar military – quickly evaporated as the little guys – Ukraine and the Myanmar rebels – used drones to level the playing field.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025
Yet panelists noted that AI could also help to level the playing field between cybercriminals and cybersecurity executives.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Tariffs, when crafted thoughtfully and strategically with Congress’ input, can address specific unfair trade practices and level the playing field for American workers.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
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 Dec. 2025.
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