referee
noun
one to whom something is referred, especially for decision or settlement; arbitrator.
was refereeing
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past progressiveof referee.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Taylor was refereeing the Denmark v Finland match at Euro 2020 when Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2021
Mr Williams, who was secretary of Hundelton Cricket Club, was refereeing a Pembrokeshire County Division 2 match between Pembroke and Narbeth when he was hit by the ball.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2019
Months later, Mr. Salazar was refereeing a volleyball game when Ms. Cetner noticed that something was wrong.
From New York Times ● May 26, 2017
Portillo was refereeing a match put on by a league called La Liga Continental, which is not affiliated with the American Youth Soccer Organization.
From Reuters ● May 3, 2013
“No-side,” said Mr. Aldridge, the master who was refereeing.
From The Gold Bat by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse
