the turf
noun
: the sport or business of horse racing
—often used as turf before another noun
turf writers/races
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Swatches of the turf measuring 6 inches by 4 inches are available for $40 and arrive with digital certificate of authenticity from Boise State.
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Shaun Goodwin
may 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026
On multiple occasions, Brighton players were on the turf seconds before a set piece, but gained no sympathy from referee Chris Kavanagh.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Maintaining the lawn is key to reducing clover, a hardy and resilient plant, from cropping up and keeping the turf the right height.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Grass left unmowed for a full month can grow 10–12 inches tall, and cutting more than a third of the blade in June can shock the turf heading into summer.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
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Shaun Goodwin
may 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026
On multiple occasions, Brighton players were on the turf seconds before a set piece, but gained no sympathy from referee Chris Kavanagh.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Maintaining the lawn is key to reducing clover, a hardy and resilient plant, from cropping up and keeping the turf the right height.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Grass left unmowed for a full month can grow 10–12 inches tall, and cutting more than a third of the blade in June can shock the turf heading into summer.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
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“The turf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20turf. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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