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referee

[ref-uh-ree] / ˌrɛf əˈri /
NOUN
person who mediates, judges
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VERB
judge, mediate
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After consulting the video assisted referee, the official gave Zwane a red card.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio showed a red card.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry into the United States for the World Cup after enduring an 11-hour interrogation in Miami, according to media reports.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

US official claims banned referee had links with 'terror organisations'

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The referee who blows the whistle but is way too nice to call foul on anyone.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds




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