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turf

[turf] / tɜrf /
NOUN
earth
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NOUN
personal territory
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A pitch in Cambodia where the turf was just the part of the ground with the least gravel.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The second, an act of pure genius - a daring dribble from his own half leaving England players velcroed to the Azteca turf, before grounding and rounding goalkeeper Peter Shilton.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 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

Why would they be dumb enough to attack a room full of high-level gunters, on their own turf?

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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