ref

Example Sentences

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"The ref blows and we're there, but he doesn't blow the whistle," says Naismith.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Andrew: Outstanding from a ref on his Premier League debut.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

Mike: I don't even care if it's the right decision, well done to the ref at City for making his OWN decision after being sent to the monitor by VAR.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

If the ref isn't sure he should ask VAR to bring it up on the monitor instead of waiting five minutes.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

I knew I had landed that touch, and I asked the ref to look at the touch again on his screen, but he still refused to give me the point.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad