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turfs

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variants also turves

plural of turf

as in territories

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One of the strongest super typhoons on the planet this year was striking the US Pacific Islands on Monday morning, the second massive storm to hit the territories since April.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
The only Caribbean country to qualify twice for the World Cup, Haiti joined the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao as the only territories that had teams qualify for this year’s 48-nation tournament.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 July 2026

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When wooden tennis rackets were replaced by titanium models and when steel poles were replaced with fiberglass ones in pole vaulting, the level of performance in each of those sports soared to new levels.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 26 June 2026
Dancers in tennis skirts twirled around with rackets while breaking to move plants and shovel dirt.

— Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 18 June 2026

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The focus will be soccer this week, but the team likely will look for some other pursuits away from the pitch, too.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
Furthermore, current jobs, even if not ideal, can fund these personal pursuits, fostering a positive outlook that ultimately aids career progression.

— Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

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The study, covering 100 in-demand occupations, reveals that job satisfaction stems not from low stress, but a combination of strong compensation, meaningful work and supportive workplace cultures.

— Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Other research shows some women also choose occupations that pay less but provide more flexibility to accommodate their family responsibilities, which has contributed to a persistent gender pay gap.

— Jessica Dickler,Gabriel Cortés, CNBC, 1 July 2026

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Only 13% of it ends up at food banks, according to a 2026 report produced by ReFED, a nonprofit that studies and tries to prevent food waste.

— John Lowrey, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
The American Kennel Club cites studies showing that dog ownership can reduce loneliness, lower stress and improve cardiovascular health.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

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