turf war
Britishnoun
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a dispute between criminals or gangs over the right to operate within a particular area
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any dispute in which one party seeks to obtain increased rights or influence
Example Sentences
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American turf war for gates at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport and hit Kirby’s airline with deeper cuts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 25, 2026
The turf war over real estate listings could get a big new entrant.
From Barron's ● Dec. 15, 2025
Is a colossal turf war in the cards?
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2025
Several summers of simmering tension has, in the first days of 2025, exploded into a full-on turf war, sparking debate about Australian culture and beach etiquette.
From BBC ● Jan. 8, 2025
Yo, Kings, rest easy, fellows—for once, we can report it wasn't a turf war.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
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