lawman

Example Sentences

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The FBI’s lead investigator was Joe Sullivan, whom Tom Clancy called “the greatest lawman America ever produced.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 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

Among its notables were Old West lawman Wyatt Earp, who served as temporary marshal for 10 days while he traveled to the Klondike, and naturist John Muir.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2023

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

From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe