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
Caroline: City fan but well done ref, about time they started to stand up to VAR.
From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2026
Why has the ref decided to change his mind with that penalty?
From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2026
As soon as the ref goes to the screen we all know how it's going to pan out.
From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2026
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
He gets angry sometimes, but in this tournament he has yet to noticeably hector the refs or rumble with his opponents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Barry Mano, who died March 31 at the age of 82, published the first issue of Referee magazine in 1976, to report on and advocate for refs, umpires and sports officials of all kinds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
But, please Luka, stop complaining to the refs after every shot you take.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 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
But he called a time-out and went to talk to the refs.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
