the turf
noun
: the sport or business of horse racing
—often used as turf before another noun
turf writers/races
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There first was the Bryce Young pass that was batted into the air that fell safely to the turf.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
But just before the ball hit the turf, in dove Davison to scoop it up.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Summit players fell to the turf in dismay; Seguin players jubilantly sprinted around the visitor’s turf.
—Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
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.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
But just before the ball hit the turf, in dove Davison to scoop it up.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Summit players fell to the turf in dismay; Seguin players jubilantly sprinted around the visitor’s turf.
—Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
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.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 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 21 Nov. 2025.
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