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officiate

[uh-fish-ee-eyt] / əˈfɪʃ iˌeɪt /


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He will not be allowed to officiate at the World Cup.

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

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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