ref

Example Sentences

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"The ref blows and we're there, but he doesn't blow the whistle," says Naismith.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Obviously, I should have waited for the ref to blow his whistle.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Caroline: City fan but well done ref, about time they started to stand up to VAR.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

Why has the ref decided to change his mind with that penalty?

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

“Nice job taking the wall, kid. Who’s the ref for this game?”

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan