referee

Example Sentences

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Sometimes the video assistant referee just cannot win, stuck in a hole between what feels right in the spirit of the game and what is correct in law.

From BBC

The 28-year-old beat the count but looked unsteady, and a sharp follow-up combination forced the referee to wave it off.

From BBC

"The borderline decision was made by the match referee, and details of the rearranged fixture will be made available as soon as possible," said a Dundee statement.

From BBC

Guardiola refused to blame the referee saying the reason they play good or bad "belongs to us", while decisions are about "images" not "interpretation".

From BBC

They are all refereeing this weekend's Super Bowl.

From Barron's