home turf

Example Sentences

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Chinese automakers were not just competing on their home turf but also gaining market share in Europe, he warned.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

It was first worn in the 1880s when Scotland defeated England 6-1 on their home turf, a scoreline that had never been seen before.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

A small country whose president was captured by a powerful nation wins its first World Baseball Classic by beating the same country on their home turf with majority of fan support.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

Italy are threatening on their home turf but the fact remains they don't win often in this tournament and concede too many points and too many tries.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

In transferring me to Pretoria, the authorities wanted to get me away from my home turf to a place where I would have fewer friends dropping by.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela