Example Sentences

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He is one of the Premier League’s most-experienced officials and has been refereeing matches in the top flight since 2018.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2024

Klein began officiating in England but was born in Australia and has been refereeing in the NRL for more than 10 years.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2022

Jimmy Chase has been refereeing these battles for decades, and no matter a kid’s circumstance or his story, he could always get through.

From Washington Post • Feb. 12, 2022

For more than 900 programmes Parsons has been refereeing the popular Radio 4 show in which guests are invited to speak for a minute “without hesitation, repetition or deviation”.

From The Guardian • Jun. 6, 2018

Many suspect Irsay has been refereeing a battle between his head and his heart on this one, and Alex Marvez of Foxsports.com believes his head will win.

From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2012