playing field
noun
1
: a field for various games
especially
: the part of a field officially marked off for play
2
: a set of conditions for competition
—usually used in such phrases as a level playing field
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And The Atlantic is meant to be the playing field, to some degree.
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
Coaches can be a tremendous influence for girls on and off the playing field, yet less than one third of the country’s six million coaches have been trained in youth development practices, finds the Aspen Institute’s State of Play 2020 report.
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Holly Corbett,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Vacarrello wants to even the playing field with his new footwear creation.
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Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Setting a cap in the traditional program, proponents argue, would help level the playing field between traditional Medicare and Advantage plans, which often cost consumers far less than traditional Medicare with a Medigap supplement.
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Julie Appleby,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
Coaches can be a tremendous influence for girls on and off the playing field, yet less than one third of the country’s six million coaches have been trained in youth development practices, finds the Aspen Institute’s State of Play 2020 report.
—
Holly Corbett,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Vacarrello wants to even the playing field with his new footwear creation.
—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Setting a cap in the traditional program, proponents argue, would help level the playing field between traditional Medicare and Advantage plans, which often cost consumers far less than traditional Medicare with a Medigap supplement.
—
Julie Appleby,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
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“Playing field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playing%20field. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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