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turf

[turf] / tɜrf /
NOUN
earth
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NOUN
personal territory
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"I was on the pitch that day. My dad's got a bit of Wembley turf in his garden somewhere still - but no goalposts," said Jim.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The goalkeeper sits on the turf and signals for the physio, the other players rush to the technical area for a team talk.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

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 was most likely the chickens and the goats getting into a turf war again.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack




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