referee

Example Sentences

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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

Last week data showed that referee and VAR errors are on the increase in the Premier League.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The referee blew his whistle three times to signal the end of the game.

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