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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Now, California and Virginia have answered and leveled the playing field, and Democrats across the country are still fighting back.
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
One of the hallmarks of American capitalism is Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which allows failing companies to restructure, reorganize and return to the playing field to fight a new day.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
The Blue Jays at least had the good sense to put a roof over their playing field at Rogers Centre.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
The entertainment giant needs to tread carefully on this playing field.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
One of the hallmarks of American capitalism is Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which allows failing companies to restructure, reorganize and return to the playing field to fight a new day.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
The Blue Jays at least had the good sense to put a roof over their playing field at Rogers Centre.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
The entertainment giant needs to tread carefully on this playing field.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Playing field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playing%20field. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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