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[ref] / rɛf /


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Ref x Nara is “nostalgic, theatrical, and a little impractical, all made from scratch,” according to the brand.

From Salon • Nov. 9, 2025

In honor of Joaquín, the couple formed Change the Ref, an organization dedicated to raising awareness about mass shootings and empowering the next generation of activists through “creativity, activism, disruption and education.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2025

After Joaquin’s murder, the Olivers founded Change the Ref, which is sponsoring the website with March for Our Lives, a group created by Stoneman Douglas students.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2024

Martin Cassidy, the chief executive of Ref Support UK, believes attitudes towards officials "must change immediately" or an attack on a top-flight referee in the UK will be "just around the corner".

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2023

Nor was it enough for Gotrik to subjugate Germany: he appointed Ref on a mission to try the strength of Sweden.

From The Danish History, Books I-IX by Saxo, Grammaticus




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