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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Aguirre is also expected to give playing time to 17-year-old prospect Gilberto Mora in midfield — possibly in place of Gutiérrez — and to bring in Jorge Sánchez for Reyes at fullback.
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Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Isaiah Taylor, son of UM defensive line coach Jason Taylor, flashed this spring and also is pushing for playing time after playing at Arizona earlier in his career.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Justin Crawford has struggled as a rookie and lost playing time against lefties, while García has been one of the worst hitters in the sport.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 11 June 2026
The 49ers then used a third-round pick to take Indiana's Kaelon Black in this year's draft and are hoping at least one of the two can earn playing time this season.
—CBS News, 9 June 2026
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Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Isaiah Taylor, son of UM defensive line coach Jason Taylor, flashed this spring and also is pushing for playing time after playing at Arizona earlier in his career.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Justin Crawford has struggled as a rookie and lost playing time against lefties, while García has been one of the worst hitters in the sport.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 11 June 2026
The 49ers then used a third-round pick to take Indiana's Kaelon Black in this year's draft and are hoping at least one of the two can earn playing time this season.
—CBS News, 9 June 2026
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“Playing time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playing%20time. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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