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reference
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refunding
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Ryan Brennan
march 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Golden and McCollum were seen yelling at each other while refs reviewed the foul.
—Ryan Brennan
march 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
After the first free throw, Doncic walked over and talked to ref Sean Corbin.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
The refs weren’t calling many touch fouls so the Rebels aggressively blitzed the Longhorn ball-handlers from beginning to end.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Golden and McCollum were seen yelling at each other while refs took a look at the foul.
—Ryan Brennan
march 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Golden and McCollum were seen yelling at each other while refs reviewed the foul.
—Ryan Brennan
march 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
After the first free throw, Doncic walked over and talked to ref Sean Corbin.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
The refs weren’t calling many touch fouls so the Rebels aggressively blitzed the Longhorn ball-handlers from beginning to end.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Ref.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ref. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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