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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The veteran and rookie have shared playing time fairly evenly this season.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 July 2024
In the family living room, Calipari spoke about development, competition versus playing time and the ultimate goal of getting a second contract in the NBA.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 28 June 2024
The goal is to solve problems with playing time and help UCLA lead the Big Ten in turnovers forced and turnover margin, which would go a long way toward helping the Bruins win the conference.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2024
Loading your audio article OAKLAND — With Oakland removing two veterans from their roster on Monday, infielder Tyler Nevin and outfielder Lawrence Butler are back with the major-league club and stand to receive their share of playing time moving forward.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 19 June 2024
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 July 2024
In the family living room, Calipari spoke about development, competition versus playing time and the ultimate goal of getting a second contract in the NBA.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 28 June 2024
The goal is to solve problems with playing time and help UCLA lead the Big Ten in turnovers forced and turnover margin, which would go a long way toward helping the Bruins win the conference.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2024
Loading your audio article OAKLAND — With Oakland removing two veterans from their roster on Monday, infielder Tyler Nevin and outfielder Lawrence Butler are back with the major-league club and stand to receive their share of playing time moving forward.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 19 June 2024
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“Playing time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playing%20time. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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