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Recent Examples of officiating
Referee Carl Cheffers, working his 404th NFL game, including 279th as a referee, consulted with Chiefs coach Andy Reid and members of the officiating crew before explaining that no aspect of the play was reviewable.
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Mike Sando, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Hull’s suggestions for an officiating overhaul?
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
Aside from the officiating controversy, the Bucs had little success finding a counterpunch to the Lions’ running game.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve was highly critical of the officiating staff in Minnesota’s Game 3 loss to Phoenix in the WNBA semifinals last month.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
Mike Sando, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Hull’s suggestions for an officiating overhaul?
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
Aside from the officiating controversy, the Bucs had little success finding a counterpunch to the Lions’ running game.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve was highly critical of the officiating staff in Minnesota’s Game 3 loss to Phoenix in the WNBA semifinals last month.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for officiating
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According to the audit, the Sheriff’s Office already had enough supervisory positions to comply with that court order.—
Richard Ruelas,
AZCentral.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Maria Kyriacou, chairwoman of the supervisory board, said the new appointments were aimed at advancing the company’s strategic transformation.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Doha Madani Doha Madani is a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Continental Army’s senior ranks boasted volunteer officers from as far afield as South America and Eastern Europe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Yet another was a forum for people who, like me, had left a highly controlling religious denomination.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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As some fans got older, Edward's obsession with Bella seemed more controlling than swoonworthy.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Critics argue the measures target urban, educated, and affluent voters who may not support the ruling Fidesz party.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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But opponents saw the move as an attempt by López Obrador to strengthen the power of his ruling Morena party by overhauling the very judiciary that often blocked some of his policy proposals.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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Another option for small-ship experiences is yacht-like cruise lines that sail on the world’s oceans offering an extra level of luxury service and high-level dining.—
Stacey Zable,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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Disney has settled its differences with YouTube over the departure of Justin Connolly, a high-level exec who now oversees YouTube’s media and sports operations.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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Frank Sixt, the co-managing director of CK Hutchison, said during the port operator’s earnings call on Thursday that the deal’s size and complexity would prevent it from closing in 2025, even if binding agreements were already agreed upon.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
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Scharf is co-managing partner of New York law firm Morrison Cohen.—
Y. David Scharf,
New York Daily News,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Officiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/officiating. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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