turfs

noun

variants also turves
Definition of turfsnext
plural of turf
as in territories

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  1. territories
  2. pursuits
  3. occupations
Noun
  • The party was formed in 1854 when several men came together to oppose the expansion of slavery in the western territories, according to the Rippon Historical Society.
    Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The deal also included plans to expand his music across multiple genres and market him in new territories.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of territories
Noun
  • With that being said we are seated for Lupita’s forthcoming stylish pursuits.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Imagine having three-day weekends every week—more time for family, rest, and personal pursuits.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of pursuits
Noun
  • While these statistics are included in the Bureau’s publicly available monthly reports, they are buried in categories such as Architecture and Engineering; Farming, Fishing, and Forestry; and Installation, Maintenance, and Repair occupations.
    George Sakellaris, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
  • People develop these conditions because of ill-fitting shoes, repetitive tasks related to specific activities and occupations, and health conditions that affect the feet or are related to aging.
    Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of occupations
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