turf
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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
Whatever the cause, the turf war churned up inside information about Pulte and his grandson.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
He says he wants to meet with you and he wants to do it on his turf in Texas, not yours.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Japanese home builders have also been more actively acquiring U.S. companies with the wager that long-term American homeownership trends are on a better trajectory than those on their home turf.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
He could see little, for the rising mists swirled above the turf, and he made out only shadow shapes hastening back and forth.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
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"Digging" by Seamus Heaney
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"Digging" by Seamus Heaney
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