whistle for
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“It was basically a dog whistle for the city or vice to shut down what you’re doing.”
From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026
Don Robertson will have the whistle for the big game, aided by assistant referees Calum Spence and David Roome, while Kevin Clancy and assistant Matthew MacDermid will be at the VAR controls.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
No wonder Arteta joined his players on the pitch after the final whistle for a raucous celebration in front of the jubilant Arsenal fans.
From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026
You can get a shockingly loud emergency whistle for just a few dollars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2023
When the referee raised his arm and blew his whistle for the second half to begin, a sense of disappointment fell over the stadium.
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
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