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refs

  • plural
    of ref.
    ref
    noun
    referee.

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“I have to watch the refs and be ready right when there’s a break in the action,” Janssen, who dons a headset so he can communicate directly with team staffers, said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026

Coach JJ Redick needs to bring this bias up with the media and put the spotlight on the refs.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2026

“We didn’t lose because of the refs … Oklahoma City outplayed us,” said Redick.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026

Rooney Reacts: Villa v Newcastle drama... are refs really hiding behind VAR?

From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2026

Will’s friend Steve hung by Coach and the refs, listening to their discussion.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan