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Recent Examples of officiating
The officiating trio was headed by Marc Davis, who was also the crew chief for the playoff game two years ago when Murray threw a heat pack on the court in frustration.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
Hull’s suggestions for an officiating overhaul?
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 17 Nov. 2025
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.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 3 Nov. 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
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
Hull’s suggestions for an officiating overhaul?
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 17 Nov. 2025
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.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 3 Nov. 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
Adjective
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Engelmayer said his supervisory power over Maxwell’s case didn’t give him authority to enforce the Justice Department’s compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Only 30% were promoted for actual supervisory skills or experience.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The tactics, the sources said, included actions that would negatively impact the families of senior CBP staff.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Titans led by just two with 31 seconds remaining in the game but senior Anish Pagidyala made six free throws in the fourth quarter to keep San Clemente at arm’s length.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Rousseau is a notoriously controlling and meticulous leader, obsessed with optics and strict about the physical fitness of his members.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
15 Dec. 2025
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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
Adjective
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This vibe continues to be brought to you courtesy of your co-ruling planet, rebellious Uranus, moving into your fifth house of self-expression on April 25, empowering you to lean fully into your penchant for unconventionality and incorporating the element of surprise in your personal style.—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Machado recounted a teacher who convinced her local ruling-party captain to support the opposition after her son, living in Peru, urged her to vote for change.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
10 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Years of high inflation and financial mismanagement eroded middle-class wealth, while high-level corruption has empowered a handful of businessmen to enrich themselves.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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Through the day, conditions will be dry and trend partly cloudy as mid and high-level clouds move in ahead of our next storm system.—
Trey Fulbright,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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According to Gilles Renouard, co-managing director of Unifrance, the event remains deliberately focused on servicing long-term partners.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2026
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The joint company, officially launching in January 2026, will be led by executives Mona Qureshi and Tanya Qureshi, who have been appointed co-managing directors of international.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Nov. 2025
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“Officiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/officiating. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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