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

Mike: I don't even care if it's the right decision, well done to the ref at City for making his OWN decision after being sent to the monitor by VAR.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

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

From BBC • Jan. 19, 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 whistle blew and when I looked the ref was pointing to Brothers for the foul.

From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers