ref

Example Sentences

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Andrew: Outstanding from a ref on his Premier League debut.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

Why has the ref decided to change his mind with that penalty?

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

“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 holds a yellow card to a grinning Coby.

From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander