whistle for
Example Sentences
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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
Maybe you blow a whistle, for starters.
From Los Angeles Times
Brahim Diaz's Panenka penalty was saved by Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, and referee Jean-Jacques Ndala then immediately blew the whistle for full-time.
From BBC
But seniority is a major factor in determining which officials get the whistle for a playoff game, meaning that a more experienced referee could earn the nod over a less seasoned one, regardless of which one did better during the regular season.
Travelling Magpies fans were due to be held back inside the stadium after the final whistle for a period of up to one hour for their own safety.
From BBC
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