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

School-choice laws mean athletes transfer easily, often without losing a moment on the playing field.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 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

The lich and I faced off one final time, at the very top of the playing field, both of us incessantly hitting our Flap buttons while slamming our joysticks left and right.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline