sheriff

Example Sentences

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Neither Woods nor the other driver suffered any serious injuries from the crash that caused Woods’s car to roll onto its side, the sheriff said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

"He has a right to refuse that test," added the sheriff.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Before he was elected sheriff, Luna criticized the actions of the first responders who took pictures and shared them.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

"Candidates should not try to be the meanest sheriff."

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

I almost feel like I have to solve the mystery myself, just to get the sheriff off my back.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman