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turf

noun

Definition of turf

as in territory

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Recent Examples of turf Related Cut Grass Taller All Season Long From the beginning of the growing season in spring until the last weeks in late fall, turf scientists generally recommend mowing lawns taller rather than shorter. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2026 Raman, a rising political star backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, has built up a huge advantage in and near her own home turf — neighborhoods such as Silver Lake, Echo Park and Highland Park. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 Part of the weekend’s allure, Pike says, is having so many iO players back on their home turf. — Ryan P. C. Trimble, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026 Whenever possible, avoid parking cars or heavy equipment on your turf in cold weather, and avoid walking on your lawn when the soil is soggy as well. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for turf

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Negotiators have failed to agree ‌on terms for Hamas to disarm or for Israel ⁠to withdraw its troops, which control about two-thirds of the territory and from which residents have ⁠been ordered to leave.

— Reuters, NBC news, 7 Nov. 2026
NBCUniversal Formats has sold more than 40 format brands across Asia, and in 2025 alone had 39 seasons across 17 territories.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026

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In southern India, Diwali celebrates Lord Krishna's victory over the demon Naraka, who is said to have imprisoned women and tormented his subjects.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
The men were also the subject of three Paradise Lost HBO documentaries by Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2026