playing field

Example Sentences

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It alleged the merger would dramatically tilt the pay-TV playing field, forcing DirecTV to pay dramatically higher fees for the rights to carry Nexstar-Tegna station programming, including local news and NFL football.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

That is critical, he says, as it is a surprisingly-level playing field.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“This is about affordability for consumers and creating an even playing field for providers,” the government official said.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 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

Once again, as he had on the playing field, he felt the choking sensation.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry