level playing field

Example Sentences

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As far as Europe is concerned, Mercedes isn’t afraid of competition but wants a level playing field.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

“We need to have clear guidelines and a level playing field across the country, so we’re not in a position where what’s OK in one state is not OK in another.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

If people can’t trust that the financial markets are a level playing field, they won’t want to be long-term investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

I know the likelihood of not having the same opportunities as everyone else, and I want to make sure there’s a level playing field.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

I discuss this more later, but suffice it to say here that common standards create a flatter, more level playing field.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman