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turf

noun

Definition of turf

as in territory

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Recent Examples of turf The Angels’ first series next week is against the Texas Rangers, who have artificial turf, so that could play a part in the equation. — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 4 July 2026 Renderings submitted to the city show that Propco intends to fill in most of the sunken amphitheater with artificial turf to create a central lawn area that retains some of the existing steps. — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2026 Home turf becomes a clinching advantage only when the Cup becomes a collective ritual—when players feel the crowd’s will, opponents struggle against it, and the broader society talks about the team’s as its own. — Michael Morris, Time, 1 July 2026 Now part of that is, of course, due to New Jersey native Fallon playing on his home turf, but even beyond this specific artist, there is something instantly welcoming about the Stone Pony. — Brendan Hay, SPIN, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for turf

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Noun

Ukraine's military general staff said Monday that the strike caused a fire at the facility, which is situated nearly 2,500 kilometers (1,553 miles) from Ukrainian territory and close to Russia's border with Kazakhstan.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 7 July 2026
Security vendors are mapping the same territory from the outside.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of territory

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Although neither Swift or Travis Kelce, nor their representatives, have publicly commented, the possibility of a wedding at one of the world's most iconic sports and entertainment venues has become the subject of intense speculation.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 1 July 2026
The Gosselin family was the subject of the reality show Jon & Kate Plus 8, which ran for six seasons on TLC, starting in 2007.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026