the turf
noun
: the sport or business of horse racing
—often used as turf before another noun
turf writers/races
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Continue reading … FROM OUTKICK – Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels fell to the turf in pain late in the 38-7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
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Staff, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Instead, the Gold Glove outfielder picked it off the turf to snatch an out.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Apply about 1/2 inch of water in one deep watering session every 7-10 days, depending on rainfall, to maintain the root health of the turf.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Brown made a gasp-worthy touchdown catch against App State in late September, climbing the ladder to reel in a pass, before slamming into the turf and breaking his nose as his helmet popped off.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2025
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Staff, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Instead, the Gold Glove outfielder picked it off the turf to snatch an out.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Apply about 1/2 inch of water in one deep watering session every 7-10 days, depending on rainfall, to maintain the root health of the turf.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Brown made a gasp-worthy touchdown catch against App State in late September, climbing the ladder to reel in a pass, before slamming into the turf and breaking his nose as his helmet popped off.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the turf
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“The turf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20turf. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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