level playing field

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But we show that if you could identify it, you’d have a level playing field to compare humans, invertebrates, and computers.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

I demonstrate mathematically that with an otherwise level playing field, when one group is larger, its members systematically enjoy more connections—along with the opportunities that flow through them.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

“We need to have clear guidelines and a level playing field across the country, so we’re not in a position where what’s OK in one state is not OK in another.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

If people can’t trust that the financial markets are a level playing field, they won’t want to be long-term investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

I discuss this more later, but suffice it to say here that common standards create a flatter, more level playing field.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman