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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Daniels arrives in a competition with Mumpfield, Jordan Whittington and Xavier Smith for playing time in what is looking more and more like a limited initial role.
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Nate Atkins, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
But the rest of their draft picks will have a harder path toward playing time on a team that reached the divisional round of the playoffs last season.
—Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
His versatility offers the best chance for playing time from scrimmage, likely in sub packages.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Hailed as a hard worker and was a standout on kick coverage and will compete for playing time on the Bills defense.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Nate Atkins, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
But the rest of their draft picks will have a harder path toward playing time on a team that reached the divisional round of the playoffs last season.
—Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
His versatility offers the best chance for playing time from scrimmage, likely in sub packages.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Hailed as a hard worker and was a standout on kick coverage and will compete for playing time on the Bills defense.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Playing time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playing%20time. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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