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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Getting a perfect grass playing field isn’t cheap, however.
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Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 6 Sep. 2024
Then there is the motorsport inspired RM 65-01, which takes mechanical complication to an even higher playing field.
—Richard Mille Contributor, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
However, that doesn't mean the playing field is level.
—Ina Fried, Axios, 11 Aug. 2024
Legacy returned Bridges to the film's digital playing field, or Grid.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Aug. 2024
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Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 6 Sep. 2024
Then there is the motorsport inspired RM 65-01, which takes mechanical complication to an even higher playing field.
—Richard Mille Contributor, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
However, that doesn't mean the playing field is level.
—Ina Fried, Axios, 11 Aug. 2024
Legacy returned Bridges to the film's digital playing field, or Grid.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for playing field
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“Playing field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playing%20field. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.
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