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turf

[turf] / tɜrf /
NOUN
earth
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NOUN
personal territory
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"Cutting stabilises the grass and turf, making a really robust surface for the monument," he said.

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

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

I walked to my own house first, added a piece of turf to the fire, ran my hands over the stones in the hearth.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff




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