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Ump

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Definition

Ump is a shortened term for an umpire, who is an official who watches a game to make sure everyone plays fairly and follows the rules.

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Example sentences

  1. The ump called a strike on the player.
  2. The ump watched the ball closely to make sure it was fair.
  3. The ump signaled that the runner was safe.
  4. The ump had to make a tough decision on a close play.
  5. The ump knew the rules of the game well.

Quotes

  • A good umpire is like a good umpire - you never notice them unless they make a mistake.
  • The best umpired game is the game in which the fans cannot recall the umpires who worked it.
  • An umpire makes a decision, which everyone knows is wrong. The crowd goes berserk. Does the umpire change his mind? I mean, after all, it's obvious to 40,000 people that he's wrong. Does he? Of course not. He's gotta be right. He's gotta be consistent. He's gotta be fair.

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