ref

Example Sentences

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"The ref blows and we're there, but he doesn't blow the whistle," says Naismith.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 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

If the ref isn't sure he should ask VAR to bring it up on the monitor instead of waiting five minutes.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

“It’s the equivalent of having an NFL ref for a pee-wee football game,” said John Murphy, who oversees the club’s racing operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

The ref handed me the rock and blew the whistle again.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan