linesman

Example Sentences

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Roger: That was so blatantly offside, have linesman lost their natural ability to spot stuff like this since the introduction of VAR?

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

The linesman is just in front of it and you can clearly see how much he is in the penalty box.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Binnington, who took the historic puck from Ovechkin's goal and pocked it before a linesman retrieved it from him, was pulled after surrendering four goals in just under 30 minutes.

From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025

It’s year No. 52 officiating high school sports for Louis Vargas, who worked last week as the head linesman during the Sherman Oaks Notre Dame-Bishop Alemany game.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2025

But the linesman ruled that the ball had not completely crossed the end line.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John