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officiate

[uh-fish-ee-eyt] / əˈfɪʃ iˌeɪt /


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Artan is among the 52 referees announced by Fifa to officiate at the World Cup finals in Canada, Mexico and the United States, which runs from 12 June to 19 July.

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

Pierce's permission to officiate – meaning he could legally lead services and carry out weddings or funerals – was suspended while this happened.

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 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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