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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

He couldn't hide his concern regarding the state of the pitch in Tampa ahead of the friendly and admitted he was "worried" after seeing shots of the turf.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 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

The goblin/dwarf turf war was flaring up at the moment and some bright spark LEP elf had seen fit to put him in a cell with a gang of psyched-up goblins.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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