sheriff
Example Sentences
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Hours after her post, deputies assigned to the Salton City sheriff’s station responded to a call about the discovery of human remains in Salton City.
From Los Angeles Times
The sheriff's department in the US state of Arizona and FBI declined to confirm they had contacted authorities across the border about the search for Nancy Guthrie.
From BBC
After a massive search effort involving dozens of first responders, six of the skiers were rescued with “varying injuries” Tuesday evening, the sheriff’s office posted on Facebook.
From Los Angeles Times
Sara was thrust into the national spotlight when, in defence of shanty town dwellers, she punched a Davao sheriff in full view of TV news cameras.
From BBC
The six known survivors have been "directed to shelter in place as best they can in the conditions," the sheriff added.
From BBC
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