How to Use the turf in a Sentence
the turf
noun-
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
In one photo, Sterling lay down on the turf field in pink pajamas and looked at her mom.
— Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 28 Nov. 2023 -
In the top of the seventh inning Monday, a groundskeeper wandered from the third base stands onto the turf at Chase Field.
— Evan Grant, Dallas News, 22 Aug. 2023 -
Fertilizing in the fall also improves the color of the grass and prepares the turf for strong growth in spring.
— Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2024 -
The Cougars defensive lineman remained on the turf after the hit.
— Chantz Martin, Fox News, 22 Oct. 2023 -
Burns didn’t have the chance to tackle Rodgers to the turf, given the rules of engagement during joint practices.
— Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2023 -
And pieces of the turf could be seen flying into the air when players changed directions.
— Jill Martin, CNN, 7 Sep. 2024 -
Most notably, in 2022, he was knocked unconscious after hitting his head against the turf in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals, and had to be taken off the field in a stretcher.
— Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2024
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