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playing field

noun

  1. an expanse of level ground, as in a park or stadium, where athletic events are held.


playing field

noun

  1. a field or open space used for sport
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of playing field1

First recorded in 1575–85
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Benn's team feel the rehydration clause – limiting how much both fighters can add for a further 24 hours - makes this more of level playing field.

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Trump has argued his trade war is only levelling the playing field after years of the US being taxed.

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"Everyone should pay their tax... so if there's a loophole here which means that's not happening then that needs to be closed so it's a level playing field for everybody" he said.

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They allege that these companies are using billions of dollars in venture capital funds to engage in anti-competitive practices like "predatory pricing" or "deep discounting" which has further distorted the playing field for mom-and-pop shops.

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Mixed gender events, which have been gaining traction in recent Olympic cycles, were cited as examples of the IOC’s commitment to gender equality, placing women and men on the same playing field.

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