level playing field
noun
: a state in which conditions in a competition or situation are fair for everyone
He wants the government to revise the tax code to provide a level playing field for all companies.
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Such a step has been proven to significantly reduce transaction costs and bring a level playing field to the market.
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Ike Brannon,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
The upgrade will likely bring the latest security fixes as well, ensuring a level playing field.
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Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2026
This helps put big companies and small companies on a level playing field.
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Jessica Bryant,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2026
That rule was designed to prevent any entity from monopolizing state funds for vehicles that weren’t ready for production and to provide a level playing field for smaller manufacturers.
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Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Ike Brannon,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
The upgrade will likely bring the latest security fixes as well, ensuring a level playing field.
—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2026
This helps put big companies and small companies on a level playing field.
—
Jessica Bryant,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2026
That rule was designed to prevent any entity from monopolizing state funds for vehicles that weren’t ready for production and to provide a level playing field for smaller manufacturers.
—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for level playing field
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“Level playing field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/level%20playing%20field. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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