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
The refs reviewed the play and waved off the basket and the foul, saying they took place after time expired, triggering overtime.
From Los Angeles Times
As a winger, the full-back's coming through you first one and he's saying, 'first one ref' and he's like, 'yeah all right'.
From BBC
Rooney Reacts: Villa v Newcastle drama... are refs really hiding behind VAR?
From BBC
Obviously, I should have waited for the ref to blow his whistle.
From BBC
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