playing field

Example Sentences

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“Federal policymakers must act to level the playing field and make the U.S. film and television industry more competitive on the global stage,” said Matthew Loeb, the president of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

The regulatory playing field is crowded, yet no one is responsible for answering the core governance question: Can the leagues credibly police themselves?

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

As with any good sport, there are strict rules to ensure a level playing field.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

The massive companies that make AI do not pay the true cost of their product, Bienvenu says, and something must be done to level the playing field.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

The playing field was laid out in a strict grid, no tunnels or mountains or jungles.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien