umpire
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Like an umpire in football who calls a holding penalty, the only time anyone notices a starter in track is when there’s a false start.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
It will mean accepting once again, however painful it may be, that balls and strikes are whatever the umpire says they are.
From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026
Bucknor, 63, found himself in another swirl of controversy as the first-base umpire on Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
It is understood the offence was initially seen by the TV umpire before the on-field umpires gave the punishment.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
“Safe all around!” the umpire called, and our team burst out with shouts of joy.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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