playing time
noun
: the amount of time that a team member is allowed to play during a game
Her teammates were complaining about their lack of playing time.
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Now they are all but locked into the Western Conference’s 10th spot, unable to fall further in the short amount of time remaining, unlikely to move up and apparently unwilling to try, given their caution with injuries and playing time.
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Sports Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Apr. 2026
Williams should see an increase in playing time in 2026.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
There were 10 Nets who played at least 10 minutes, led by Traore's 30, while the Kings had nine get playing time.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Bobby Pruitt, who is entering his junior season, has gotten most of his playing time on special teams.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
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Sports Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Apr. 2026
Williams should see an increase in playing time in 2026.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
There were 10 Nets who played at least 10 minutes, led by Traore's 30, while the Kings had nine get playing time.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Bobby Pruitt, who is entering his junior season, has gotten most of his playing time on special teams.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Playing time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playing%20time. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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