turf toe
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of turf toe
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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Jackson hadn’t suited up since Week 1 while dealing with a lingering turf toe issue.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025
Missing the game because of turf toe was Los Alamitos’ Davon Mitchell, an Oklahoma-bound tight end.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2023
Cross is dealing with what has been reported as turf toe, and Lucas with a knee issue that coach Pete Carroll on Monday defined as “patella area soreness.”
From Seattle Times • Sep. 12, 2023
Davis also stepped in for Chisholm while he was sidelined with a turf toe injury last month.
From Washington Times • Jul. 6, 2023
He endured Grade 3 turf toe and missed the remainder of Gonzaga’s 5-6 campaign — the Eagles’ first losing record since 2008.
From Washington Post • Nov. 3, 2022
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