playing time
noun
: the amount of time that a team member is allowed to play during a game
Her teammates were complaining about their lack of playing time.
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But playing time typically tends to work itself out, and the likelihood of the Mets breaking camp with all six pitchers healthy is slim.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Even so, Mann hasn’t let the lack of playing time affect his preparation.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
That could provide an opportunity for a third goalie to push for playing time, depending on how the tournament goes.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Ware recorded two points and one rebound in his three minutes of playing time on Saturday, with the Heat outscored by two points during that stretch.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Even so, Mann hasn’t let the lack of playing time affect his preparation.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
That could provide an opportunity for a third goalie to push for playing time, depending on how the tournament goes.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Ware recorded two points and one rebound in his three minutes of playing time on Saturday, with the Heat outscored by two points during that stretch.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
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“Playing time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playing%20time. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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