How to Use the turf in a Sentence

the turf

noun
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  • His first play, a screen to Hunter, skipped across the turf.
    — Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2024
  • Sapp thinks Carter should have slammed Daniels to the turf.
    — Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2023
  • And when Hill tried to get to his feet, Sneed kept him on the turf.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Tyrann Mathieu watched clank off his hands and to the turf.
    — Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2024
  • The final Grade 2 was the Mathis Mile for 3-year-olds on the turf.
    — John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2023
  • This time, Anisette covered the one mile on the turf in one minute and 34.84 seconds.
    — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2023
  • Kupp fell to the turf and rolled out of bounds clutching his right ankle.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2023
  • If weeds rise above the turf, raise the mower deck to cut the weeds, leaving the grass untouched.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2024
  • Bills trainers were quick to get on the field, as everyone on the turf and in the stands looked on.
    — Scott Thompson, Fox News, 16 Oct. 2023
  • The cores are left on top of the turf and slowly break down with rain, mowing, and traffic on the turf.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
  • But the ball went through Ryan’s hands and fell harmlessly to the turf and the Ravens had to settle for a field goal.
    — Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 27 Aug. 2023
  • Emanuel Wilson ripped off a 14-yard run and was tripped up by the turf monster.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024
  • The initial scene was quite frightening, as Mixon was on the turf for a long time.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Remember to pack your whites or stop into The Shop to pick up a new look to take on the turf.
    — Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024
  • The plan is for a set of bleachers to be constructed on the east side of the turf field at Dakota Ridge.
    — Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Players can use the turf court and glass walls to their advantage.
    — Vladimir Duthiers, CBS News, 19 June 2023
  • In another post from that day, Williams danced around on the turf, doing spins and steps.
    — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 21 July 2023
  • Fans will notice that the turf is a darker shade of green than the original one.
    — David Ammenheuser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2024
  • Since the clubs are designed to hit the ball on the descent, irons usually scrape off a thin layer of the turf in front of the ball.
    — Caleb Yum, Dallas News, 12 May 2023
  • In his debut against a cross-town power, Moore got mashed into the turf.
    — Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Gardner Minshew's pass was behind Goodson but hit him in the hands, then fell to the turf.
    — Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Jan. 2024
  • Using the turf course at Laurel and the dirt at Delaware Park could be a pari-mutuel home run.
    — Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2024
  • After the first night, the contestants slept in sleeping bags on the turf in the middle of the stadium.
    — Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 13 Aug. 2024
  • Plan to aerate the turf two to three days after a measurable rain.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 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
  • Gilmore dove into the air and sent Blake Bortles’ last-second heave into the turf.
    — Sportsday Staff, Dallas News, 15 Mar. 2023
  • After falling to the turf on a run, McCaffrey left the field and headed straight to the locker room.
    — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Cooper attacked Smith’s ankles, and the quarterback seemed to get his cleat stuck in the turf.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Still holding the football, the quarterback tried to run from the defensive end but was brought down to the turf by Floyd.
    — Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 12 Sep. 2023
  • The quarterback's knee was already on the turf when the 27-year-old Al-Shaair laid him out with a blow to the head with his left forearm that was covered in a brace.
    — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 3 Dec. 2024

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