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officiate

[uh-fish-ee-eyt] / əˈfɪʃ iˌeɪt /


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DeLorenzo spent nearly two decades as an official, working her way up through high school and various levels of college football, before becoming only the third woman to officiate NFL games.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Davies later reinstated Pierce's permission to officiate; the report says he did not think he "asked or informed anyone", including child protection officers, before doing this.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Scottish referee Hollie Davidson will make history on Saturday in Dublin when she becomes the first woman to officiate a men's Six Nations match.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

In past years, Kaczanowski recruited referees to officiate the full day’s slate of events.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 5, 2025

In the meantime, both coaches agreed that a crew from San Antonio would officiate the game, with the stipulation that at least two of the officials be black.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger




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