level the playing field

phrase

: to make a situation fair for everyone
revising the tax code to level the playing field for all companies

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For decades, the internet has promised to level the playing field for retailers. — Dax Dasilva, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 With the Dolphins likely going to be the underdog throughout the rest of the season, takeaways can be the one aspect that can level the playing field. — Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026 Severino said the goal is to level the playing field in a system that currently over-rewards families for having two working parents. — Helen Huiskes, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2026 For small businesses in particular, Boudreaux said, AI can help level the playing field. — Laurie Mermet, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for level the playing field

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“Level the playing field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/level%20the%20playing%20field. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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