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greens

  • plural of green.
  • present tense form of green (3rd person singular).

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In his second round alone, he missed seven birdie putts from 15 feet or less - four inside 10 feet - and was ranked 60th in the field on the greens.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

The university disclosed the issue this month in an urgent email soliciting tips about an “unexpected issue” affecting the course’s greens.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

Jokes aside, Michigan has a mystery on its hands: How did all 18 greens of its beloved track suddenly turn orange?

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

Pair the greens with your favorite grains, whether that’s brown rice, quinoa or farro, and oven-baked salmon.

From Salon Jul. 22, 2026

She stopped only once to get up and add the ham hocks to the collard greens, and then their aroma took over the house.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals