playing field

Example Sentences

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Standing pitchside at a muddy Lancastrian playing field is a football fan excitedly applying the finishing touches to an enormous, time-worn scrapbook.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The revenue-sharing model has been successful and gives all NFL teams a chance to compete on a relatively even playing field.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

His dramas set domestic conflicts against the backdrop of societal systems that insidiously warp the playing field for their characters.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic called Monday for "serious" reform of the organisation, insisting that "the level playing field, overcapacity and market policies must be better tackled than in the past".

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

To help level the playing field, I plan to take them on college tours and bring in specialists who can help them fill out financial aid forms and prepare for those dreaded standardized tests.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers