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 Horned Frogs will have plenty of playing time to offer with the program needing to replace Hailey Van Lith, Madison Conner, Sedona Prince, Agnes Emma-Nnopu and Una Jovanovic.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2025
Jon Conahan of Athlon Sports recently predicted the Tigers would land a blockbuster trade for Los Angeles Dodgers top prospect Dalton Rushing because Rushing doesn't have a clear path to playing time in Los Angeles.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Duran might see playing time on nights when Hernández is off.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Having Campbell in the outfield ensures also playing time for fellow infielder David Hamilton.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2025
Jon Conahan of Athlon Sports recently predicted the Tigers would land a blockbuster trade for Los Angeles Dodgers top prospect Dalton Rushing because Rushing doesn't have a clear path to playing time in Los Angeles.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Duran might see playing time on nights when Hernández is off.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Having Campbell in the outfield ensures also playing time for fellow infielder David Hamilton.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
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“Playing time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playing%20time. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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