the turf
noun
: the sport or business of horse racing
—often used as turf before another noun
turf writers/races
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Calvert-Lewin headed his straight at Leno, while Muniz bounced his off the turf into Darlow’s gloves.
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Beren Cross, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
After the whistle blew, Burrow first tried to limp off the field but then went down to the turf of Cincinnati’s Paycor Stadium.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
But Dobbins slammed the ball to the turf in celebration not once, but twice.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
Burrow attempted to limp off the field, but ended up down on the turf after a couple of steps.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
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Beren Cross, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
After the whistle blew, Burrow first tried to limp off the field but then went down to the turf of Cincinnati’s Paycor Stadium.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
But Dobbins slammed the ball to the turf in celebration not once, but twice.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
Burrow attempted to limp off the field, but ended up down on the turf after a couple of steps.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 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 19 Sep. 2025.
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