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n. - The act of umpiring.

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Usage examples (38)
  • So condoned biased refereeing is also ‘part of the game?’
  • A lot of times, you get frustrated out there when the refereeing is inconsistent, Blues defenseman Al MacInnis said.
  • Jon Gosselin would have loved the idea of refereeing the Lingerie Bowl.
  • I think part of the blame for the delay has to go to those who were "refereeing" the debate over the last few years.
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