turf

Example Sentences

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The 3-year-old filly, trained by Peter Eurton, was making her sixth career start, the last three in turf races.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Football legend Pele once trod its turf, and international sporting competitions have been held there.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 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

Plus, gloves, helmets, elbow guards, leg protectors, arm sleeves, sliding mitts, cleats, turf shoes, the coolest sunglasses, Bruce Bolt batting gloves, fluorescent batting grips, socks, pants, belts and garments known simply as “ice-cream shorts.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

They were cleaning the bits of turf out of it with wire brushes.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein