referee

Example Sentences

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He stamps his feet, whirls his arms and screams at whichever referee is unlucky enough to be within earshot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The referee spoke to both sets of coaching staff, Dutch defender Geertruida and Xhaka before restarting the game.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Last week data showed that referee and VAR errors are on the increase in the Premier League.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

The result is an uneven playing field in which judges referee disputes between athletes, colleges and the NCAA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Luma took the player cards to Tracy—the referee would need them to verify the identities and ages of the players.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John