the turf
noun
: the sport or business of horse racing
—often used as turf before another noun
turf writers/races
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Make sure chemicals are labeled for use on the turf species growing in your yard and follow all label warnings and precautions.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Gang violence, like other violent crime, has receded from the post-pandemic spike citywide and is significantly lower than during the turf wars of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Rojas, positioned on the turf, backhanded the ball but lost his footing, staggering to the dirt before planting his feet and firing home.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Judge John Coughenour 60 Minutes Judge Coughenour told us threats come with the turf.
—Heather Abbott, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Gang violence, like other violent crime, has receded from the post-pandemic spike citywide and is significantly lower than during the turf wars of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Rojas, positioned on the turf, backhanded the ball but lost his footing, staggering to the dirt before planting his feet and firing home.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Judge John Coughenour 60 Minutes Judge Coughenour told us threats come with the turf.
—Heather Abbott, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
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“The turf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20turf. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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