the turf

noun

: the sport or business of horse racing

—often used as turf before another noun

turf writers/races

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Players on some teams will yank a flag (the equivalent of a tackle) hanging from the belt around an opponent’s waist and either drop it or emphatically throw it to the turf. —

Eileen T. Meslar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2024 Alongside managing the burden, Barcelona, for all the bright signs under head coach Hansi Flick, has a point to prove on the turf. —

Henry Flynn, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 When Saints defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd wrapped up Herbert’s right ankle and awkwardly twisted the quarterback to the turf, Bozeman jumped to his quarterback’s defense. —

Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024 But tight end Colby Parkinson was unable to control Stafford’s pass on fourth down with a minute to play, the ball bouncing off his hands and onto the turf. —

Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 6 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the turf