ref

Example Sentences

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Obviously, I should have waited for the ref to blow his whistle.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Embarrassing from the ref and embarrassing from VAR,

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

Technology can help, ball crossing the goal line, even semi automated offside, but tackles and hand balls, the ref has his eyes on the game and is best placed to make a call.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

Too many players conning the ref trying to get advantage, in particular players going down holding face or head when never touched.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

The Beast turned around and glared, and the Colonel almost got kicked out after the first free throw, but he smiled at the ref and said, “Sorry!”

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green