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turf

noun as in earth

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noun as in personal territory

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The online gambling business had attracted Chinese criminal syndicates, who then began violent turf wars with each other.

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At her own happening on her own turf, Hedda couldn’t be more visibly in command.

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A woman was shot dead when a turf war between rival drugs gangs turned violent, a court heard.

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Such upstart trading platforms have encroached on the turf of established gambling companies by offering “event contracts” on games that are similar to traditional sports bets.

After the home team’s first snap, Chargers left tackle Austin Deculus lay face down on the turf.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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