lawman

Example Sentences

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Michael Gates is basing his run for California attorney general on his decade-long reign as Huntington Beach’s top lawman.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

He played a lawman in the television series “Walker, Texas Ranger,” which ran from the early 1990s until 2001.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

“Sheriff Pusser inspired thousands to enter into law enforcement,” Sweat told me, gesturing to a Pusser admirer turned lawman who had just visited his shop to talk Pusser.

From Slate • Nov. 6, 2025

A.I. is becoming more lifelike by the day, making Olyphant’s quirky and very human contribution to the series’ android lineage a special kick to watch, and a welcome departure from his various lawman roles.

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2025

You know, for a lawman, Sheriff Smith’s all right.”

From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe