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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The economy cabin is losing the turf war on airplanes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
The turf war over real estate listings could get a big new entrant.
From Barron's • Dec. 15, 2025
Newport Magistrates Court heard that the case centred on a "barbers' turf war" on Blackwood's High Street at about 14:45 GMT on 13 February.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2025
"It's almost as though there's a turf war going on here among the lawyers," Vance said.
From Salon • May 22, 2023
The goblin-dwarf turf war had flared up again, and every morning hordes of angry parents showed up demanding the release of their innocent offspring.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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