ref

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Caroline: City fan but well done ref, about time they started to stand up to VAR.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 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

As soon as the ref goes to the screen we all know how it's going to pan out.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

But the ref wasn’t calling touch fouls and Nick and Trip were helping out anytime Ice went up in the air and brought the ball back down.

From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers