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turf

[turf] / tɜrf /
NOUN
earth
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NOUN
personal territory
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The Gemini military business might eventually represent a small encroachment on Palantir’s turf, but the larger message is that the military will adopt a lot of AI tools in the future.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez slowly sat down on the Wembley turf and signalled that he needed treatment during Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Leeds United.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

"The question isn't whether Anta will raise their profile. It's whether competitors can adapt quickly enough to defend their home turf."

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

The last time a leader from this camp sat across from Xi, back in 2015, the vibe was one of cautious parity—a meeting of equals held on the neutral turf of a Singapore hotel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

I walked to my own house first, added a piece of turf to the fire, ran my hands over the stones in the hearth.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff




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