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turf

[turf] / tɜrf /
NOUN
earth
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NOUN
personal territory
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Whatever the cause, the turf war churned up inside information about Pulte and his grandson.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

In some parks, even the turf is getting a makeover.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

It involves pumping "200 degrees of steam" seven inches into the turf.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Gerrard - whose wonder-strike against Olympiakos carried his side into the knockouts - was everywhere, fighting cramp, covering every inch of turf, playing centre-midfield, full-back and anywhere Liverpool needed him.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Down again the path went, and then up again, up a long smooth hillside of turf, towards the light.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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