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sheriff

[sher-if] / ˈʃɛr ɪf /
NOUN
law enforcement officer
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Another exception was Seth Bullock, the U.S. marshal known for having been the sheriff of Deadwood.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The death of a three-year-old boy at a Glasgow hospital could have been avoided if an abnormal blood test result had been acted on sooner, a sheriff has ruled.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

As things stand right now, that could mean Chad Bianco, the mustachioed sheriff of Riverside County versus British-American political strategist Steve Hilton.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Strong also believes keeping deputies needs to be top priority for the next sheriff.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The Reverend said he thought he could speak a word to the sheriff about it.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt




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