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

Embarrassing from the ref and embarrassing from VAR,

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

Stop VAR telling the ref what to do and let the ref use VAR himself.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

Nosebleed Section Our seats are in the clouds, and every time Dad thinks the ref makes a bad call, he rains.

From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander