the turf
noun
: the sport or business of horse racing
—often used as turf before another noun
turf writers/races
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For example, if the turf is 3 inches tall, set the mower to cut at 2 inches.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2024
Some residents also try to float them out by sinking a coffee can in the turf and filling it with water.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2024
Last Wednesday morning, the turf of the Current’s training facility was muggy and bright.
—Kylie Volavongsa, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2024
Viewers can sit inside the stadium, in the stands, on the field, or on the turf to the south of the stadium to view fireworks around 9:40 p.m.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 20 June 2024
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2024
Some residents also try to float them out by sinking a coffee can in the turf and filling it with water.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2024
Last Wednesday morning, the turf of the Current’s training facility was muggy and bright.
—Kylie Volavongsa, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2024
Viewers can sit inside the stadium, in the stands, on the field, or on the turf to the south of the stadium to view fireworks around 9:40 p.m.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 20 June 2024
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“The turf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20turf. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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