the turf
noun
: the sport or business of horse racing
—often used as turf before another noun
turf writers/races
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If the turf portion is more your speed, no worries.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2026
Judge John Coughenour 60 Minutes Judge Coughenour told us threats come with the turf.
—Heather Abbott, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Manufacturers often put small plastic studs on the soles of turf shoes, which grip the turf and prevent you from slipping on the field.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
Jalisco operatives have aggressively invaded the turf of other gangs, incorporated smaller criminal bands into its ranks and put legions of police officers, judges, prosecutors and politicians on its payroll.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2026
Judge John Coughenour 60 Minutes Judge Coughenour told us threats come with the turf.
—Heather Abbott, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Manufacturers often put small plastic studs on the soles of turf shoes, which grip the turf and prevent you from slipping on the field.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
Jalisco operatives have aggressively invaded the turf of other gangs, incorporated smaller criminal bands into its ranks and put legions of police officers, judges, prosecutors and politicians on its payroll.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
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 4 Mar. 2026.
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