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officiate

[uh-fish-ee-eyt] / əˈfɪʃ iˌeɪt /


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Artan went on to officiate in organised competitions in the city, although much of his early development came while overseeing informal and semi-organised fixtures.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, has been denied entry to the United States.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

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

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

The man had his back to him, but he had no difficulty recognizing the Jesuit priest who had helped officiate at the funeral mass of old Pedro Garcia.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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