the turf
noun
: the sport or business of horse racing
—often used as turf before another noun
turf writers/races
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The summer brings heat and drought, putting stress on the turf and making watering a high priority.
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Renny Vandewege, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
But there was Daboll on Friday — standing on the turf next to Colorado offensive coordinator and former Giants head coach Pat Shurmur — as the son of Deion Sanders and the Heisman Trophy winner Hunter worked out for a large crowd of NFL evaluators.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2025
There’s a heated exchange of words, then the officer grabs the coach by his collar and shoves him against a fence as children shout and adults rush in to stop the fight, which ends in a violent scrum on the turf.
—Mitchell Willetts, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
The shoe is designed for time on the turf, featuring lightweight uppers, cushioned midsoles, and outsoles that are equipped with a traction plate to promote quick movement and stability.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2025
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Renny Vandewege, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
But there was Daboll on Friday — standing on the turf next to Colorado offensive coordinator and former Giants head coach Pat Shurmur — as the son of Deion Sanders and the Heisman Trophy winner Hunter worked out for a large crowd of NFL evaluators.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2025
There’s a heated exchange of words, then the officer grabs the coach by his collar and shoves him against a fence as children shout and adults rush in to stop the fight, which ends in a violent scrum on the turf.
—Mitchell Willetts, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
The shoe is designed for time on the turf, featuring lightweight uppers, cushioned midsoles, and outsoles that are equipped with a traction plate to promote quick movement and stability.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 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 16 Apr. 2025.
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