ref
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They fall to the ground after barely being touched, writhing in fake pain and yelling at the ref to call a foul.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
"We could have been helped at times by the ref with 50-50 challenges," the Aston Villa man said.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
Obviously, I should have waited for the ref to blow his whistle.
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2026
“It’s the equivalent of having an NFL ref for a pee-wee football game,” said John Murphy, who oversees the club’s racing operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2025
But the ref wasn’t calling touch fouls and Nick and Trip were helping out anytime Ice went up in the air and brought the ball back down.
From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers
“I have to watch the refs and be ready right when there’s a break in the action,” Janssen, who dons a headset so he can communicate directly with team staffers, said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
“We didn’t lose because of the refs … Oklahoma City outplayed us,” said Redick.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
The scrutinizing and psychoanalyzing continues like Luka Doncic screaming at the refs — incessantly, and with impressive stamina.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 2026
"The refs are the worst... These guys are lawyers. They want to be on TV too," said Puka Nacua, star receiver of the Los Angeles Rams, in December.
From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026
Lenny yells, pumping his fist in the air as the refs unpack the pile of players and signal the Patriots now have possession.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
