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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This is the playing field of the CEO.
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Liam Chrismer, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
How technology is leveling the playing field Automation has enabled small businesses to step up their recruiting efforts.
—Audrey Payne, CNBC, 29 May 2026
These playing fields often did not have markings for borders or goals.
—Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
But for tenant advocates, including the ones who helped craft the ordinance in a special working group, the measure would level the playing field in a market where landlords have all the power.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
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Liam Chrismer, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
How technology is leveling the playing field Automation has enabled small businesses to step up their recruiting efforts.
—Audrey Payne, CNBC, 29 May 2026
These playing fields often did not have markings for borders or goals.
—Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
But for tenant advocates, including the ones who helped craft the ordinance in a special working group, the measure would level the playing field in a market where landlords have all the power.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
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“Playing field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playing%20field. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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