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referees

  • plural of referee.
  • present tense form of referee (3rd person singular).

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The suggestion that referees are in on some kind of masterplan to make sure Messi gets to the final is just not true, obviously.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

But Lopez added: "If you're going to sweat and break your back on the pitch to become champions twice, I accept that. If referees are going to help you, I don't."

From Barron's Jul. 18, 2026

That goes for the coaches, team staff and referees, along with players, he added.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

That’s not to say Swedish referees have been perfect.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

It's a good thing he referees along with me, diverting one or the other, telling a joke, teasing Sunny in just the right way.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins