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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Not only is there risk of injury on the playing field, but this sport purposely and tactically builds playing bodies that are bigger, taller, and stronger than the norm.
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Essence, 9 May 2025
Regional non-profit health plans can be the perfect partners for artificial intelligence firms who can help level the competitive playing field.
—Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
So, is SpaceX's main competitor worried Elon Musk is tipping the playing field for lucrative government contracts by cozying up to President Trump?
—ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
CEOs support pro business Trump who promised precision guided truly reciprocal, smart tariffs that level the global playing field.
—Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
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Essence, 9 May 2025
Regional non-profit health plans can be the perfect partners for artificial intelligence firms who can help level the competitive playing field.
—Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
So, is SpaceX's main competitor worried Elon Musk is tipping the playing field for lucrative government contracts by cozying up to President Trump?
—ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
CEOs support pro business Trump who promised precision guided truly reciprocal, smart tariffs that level the global playing field.
—Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Playing field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playing%20field. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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