playing field

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During Trump’s first China visit in 2017, the U.S. goal was to push more aggressively for market share in China to create a more level playing field, according to 22V Research’s Michael Hirson.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

They are, er, not wholly convinced that there's a level playing field when the east coast is threatening to usurp a giant from the west.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Proponents of Measure CB argue that it would level the playing field and bring in revenue for the cash-strapped city.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

At the end of the day, I’m running to level the playing field for hard-working people, regardless of who they are, regardless of where they live in the state.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

She was leaning over the rail at the front, peering into the rain like she was trying to see right across the playing field.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro