playing field
noun
1
: a field for various games
especially
: the part of a field officially marked off for play
2
: a set of conditions for competition
—usually used in such phrases as a level playing field
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Most also emphasized the relationship between sports and education, either suggesting that athletics should support or operate alongside schools’ academic goals or directly create educational opportunities for athletes on the playing field.
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Jedediah Blanton, The Conversation, 29 Aug. 2025
Cyber leaders build resilience through mindset and muscle memory — not just tech — just like their peers on the playing field.
—Ray Heffer, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
In its court filing, the national association argues the grants are constitutional and help put its members on an even playing field.
—Collin Binkley, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Team hosts come prepared to help players and coaches with logistics and everyday nuances — from learning new languages to finding exciting activities to maximize their experience away from the playing field.
—Zach Powell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
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Jedediah Blanton, The Conversation, 29 Aug. 2025
Cyber leaders build resilience through mindset and muscle memory — not just tech — just like their peers on the playing field.
—Ray Heffer, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
In its court filing, the national association argues the grants are constitutional and help put its members on an even playing field.
—Collin Binkley, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Team hosts come prepared to help players and coaches with logistics and everyday nuances — from learning new languages to finding exciting activities to maximize their experience away from the playing field.
—Zach Powell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
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“Playing field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playing%20field. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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