referee

Example Sentences

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Harper rose to her feet as Dubois leapt in celebration, prompting the referee to warn her for failing to return to her corner.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

He stamps his feet, whirls his arms and screams at whichever referee is unlucky enough to be within earshot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

PHOENIX—There are only two words any NFL fan needs to hear to remember the perils of a referee lockout: Fail Mary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

White and Federico Vinas came together inside the box - and the referee originally allowed play to continue.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The teams took their positions on the field, the referee blew the whistle, and the game was under way.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John