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James Pearce, New York Times, 2 May 2025
For as many chefs who can express their talents on this show, or while beating Bobby Flay, or in an Iron Chef arena that might as well include a WWE ref on standby, there are countless more who are just quietly good at their jobs.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
La Flame even pulled the ref out of the ring and took a bump after being on the receiving end of Rhodes’ Cross Rhodes.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025
He's even cut down on his complaining to refs a lot, which is a sign of confidence.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Noun
As a neutral, Chelsea got away with the ref's decision given the alternative.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 2 May 2025
For as many chefs who can express their talents on this show, or while beating Bobby Flay, or in an Iron Chef arena that might as well include a WWE ref on standby, there are countless more who are just quietly good at their jobs.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
La Flame even pulled the ref out of the ring and took a bump after being on the receiving end of Rhodes’ Cross Rhodes.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025
He's even cut down on his complaining to refs a lot, which is a sign of confidence.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Ref.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ref. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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