the turf
noun
: the sport or business of horse racing
—often used as turf before another noun
turf writers/races
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How the turf war at O'Hare International Airport started is a matter of debate.
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Joel Rose, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
Paired with fellow Spaniard and 2023 winner Jon Rahm, Garcia slammed his club into the turf twice after hitting a shot that ended up in the bunker.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Two easy ways to ensure the grass is mowed properly is, according to Cannon, to know the turf type and how much to mow and use a sharp mower blade to avoid tears or rips, which are basically open wounds on the plant.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
The force was enough to send Romero flailing to the turf, bringing out a yellow card.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
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Joel Rose, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
Paired with fellow Spaniard and 2023 winner Jon Rahm, Garcia slammed his club into the turf twice after hitting a shot that ended up in the bunker.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Two easy ways to ensure the grass is mowed properly is, according to Cannon, to know the turf type and how much to mow and use a sharp mower blade to avoid tears or rips, which are basically open wounds on the plant.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
The force was enough to send Romero flailing to the turf, bringing out a yellow card.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
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“The turf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20turf. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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