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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The Kings have invested in several young players, some of whom benefited from playing time while LaVine and Sabonis missed time last season with injuries. — Doug Haller, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 Female athlete advocates warn that allowing biological males into women's divisions steals roster spots, playing time, and leadership roles from actual women. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Let all these defensive-minded role players fighting for playing time take the charges; that’s their job. — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 Here’s my Monday smorgasbord of notes, playing time nuggets, grades and more on offense. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for playing time

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“Playing time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playing%20time. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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