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reference
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refunding
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Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
In the 47th game of the 1962-63 season, Wilt was ejected just four minutes into the game for arguing with the refs.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
According to widespread reports, the modern steel version, ref.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
Teams have no incentive to stop if the refs don’t enforce the rules.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
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Noun
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
In the 47th game of the 1962-63 season, Wilt was ejected just four minutes into the game for arguing with the refs.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
According to widespread reports, the modern steel version, ref.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
Teams have no incentive to stop if the refs don’t enforce the rules.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Ref.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ref. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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