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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For a time, Ukraine's innovative use of UAVs helped to even the playing field against Russia, which began the war in February 2022 with more traditional large-scale assault tactics.
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Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Watershed Health also evens the playing field of access to data between large provider offices and smaller offices, Richardson said.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Wolfe's Ginsberg also raised the idea of the playing field shifting.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 28 July 2025
This bill presents a real opportunity to reset the playing field, shifting from ambiguity to accountability.
—Chris Hewish, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
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Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Watershed Health also evens the playing field of access to data between large provider offices and smaller offices, Richardson said.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Wolfe's Ginsberg also raised the idea of the playing field shifting.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 28 July 2025
This bill presents a real opportunity to reset the playing field, shifting from ambiguity to accountability.
—Chris Hewish, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
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“Playing field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playing%20field. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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