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to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)
in our family disputes regarding the use of our home entertainment system are umpired by Dad
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Recent Examples of umpiring
His 40 seasons umpiring in the majors are the most by any umpire.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Ogilvie has also squeezed in umpiring the last three years.
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Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
And the next day, umpiring behind the plate, Bucknor took a foul ball flush in the mask in the second inning and had to come out of the game.
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Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
Evans actually spends time umpiring youth games.
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Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Complaints to umpires by players and managers who disagree with a call are as old as umpiring itself.
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Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
13 Aug. 2025
Pawol began umpiring baseball in 2016 in Rookie ball, after years of calling NCAA softball games.
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Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
9 Aug. 2025
In 2010, Pawol began umpiring college softball before attending an MLB umpire tryout 2015.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Ogilvie has also squeezed in umpiring the last three years.
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Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
And the next day, umpiring behind the plate, Bucknor took a foul ball flush in the mask in the second inning and had to come out of the game.
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Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
Evans actually spends time umpiring youth games.
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Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Complaints to umpires by players and managers who disagree with a call are as old as umpiring itself.
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Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
13 Aug. 2025
Pawol began umpiring baseball in 2016 in Rookie ball, after years of calling NCAA softball games.
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Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
9 Aug. 2025
In 2010, Pawol began umpiring college softball before attending an MLB umpire tryout 2015.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for umpiring
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In deciding to be cautious in handling two-time All-Star Shane McClanahan’s return to action for the first time since August 2023 by skipping his turn in the rotation, the Rays put some extra work on their relievers by designating Saturday as a bullpen game.
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But being heard is not the same as being placed in the position of deciding between parents.
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And as of now, the TCA doesn’t want to appear compromised by accepting sponsorship from the very networks and streamers it’s supposed to be impartially judging.
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Everybody is judging them – even more so in 2026, since referees are wearing cameras on their temples, so the viewing public can see the game from their point of view.
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Work-permit levels for TPS were set in 1990 and the complex method for determining whether someone qualifies for asylum was codified in 1996.
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Investigators are still determining what led up to the altercation, how the victim was murdered, and the suspect's motive.
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So the new team owners took their inspiration from intimate venues like Duke University’s Cameron Indoor Stadium, settling on a capacity of 11,500 with the goal of creating a fan experience that was loud, crowded and coveted.
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While many people move abroad to expand their careers and gain international work experience, settling into a new country also means navigating unfamiliar customs, language, and routines.
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The Athletic’s refereeing expert Graham Scott agreed.
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In addition to refereeing at the highest level of professional soccer in China, the Chinese Super League, Ma frequently referees international games, including for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League.
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After Coroner Scott Sayers denied the request, Sherwood successfully appealed to the Office of Open Records, or OOR, a state agency responsible for adjudicating Right-To-Know Law disputes.
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Rather than adjudicating guilt, the filmmakers opted to leave the question of truth open to viewers.
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Meanwhile, the leaders reported that the core business of the guild — paying residuals, arbitrating credit disputes, and so on — continues, though the guild’s offices, theater and library remain closed.
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Its jurisdiction over credits is especially powerful, arbitrating decisions that can shape careers, reputations, and earnings.
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“Umpiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umpiring. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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