level the playing field
idiom
: to make a situation fair for everyone
revising the tax code to level the playing field for all companies
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That’s why this week’s court victory by those who favor DEI felt far from satisfying to some of those who believe groups that suffered discrimination should be allowed special programs to try to level the playing field.
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James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
In an attempt to level the playing field, Zhang at least played with her iPhone, instead of a bat.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Kyrgios, who had been sidelined with injuries since his 2022 Wimbledon final appearance, faced a disadvantage of Sabalenka’s side of the court being nearly 10% smaller in an attempt to level the playing field.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
John Hatch, vice chair of the ballot committee and a consultant working with Brookshire, said the grocer wants to add Sunday sales to level the playing field.
—Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 23 Dec. 2025
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James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
In an attempt to level the playing field, Zhang at least played with her iPhone, instead of a bat.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Kyrgios, who had been sidelined with injuries since his 2022 Wimbledon final appearance, faced a disadvantage of Sabalenka’s side of the court being nearly 10% smaller in an attempt to level the playing field.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
John Hatch, vice chair of the ballot committee and a consultant working with Brookshire, said the grocer wants to add Sunday sales to level the playing field.
—Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 23 Dec. 2025
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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 1 Feb. 2026.
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