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reference
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refunding
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Michael Cox, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
There was no circle of refs watching from the perimeter.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Let the peasants squabble amongst themselves about the refs and how unfair life is.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
There were no debates involved, no refs called in, no bad-mouthing.
—Julia Frankel, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
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Noun
At one point, ref Michael Oliver takes pleasure in mocking a poor first touch from Conor Gallagher, which the Tottenham midfielder takes in good humour.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
There was no circle of refs watching from the perimeter.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Let the peasants squabble amongst themselves about the refs and how unfair life is.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
There were no debates involved, no refs called in, no bad-mouthing.
—Julia Frankel, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Ref.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ref. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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