sheriff

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Those at Pixar, in fact, were so charmed by Wallis’ tours that the author was asked to voice the role of the film’s sheriff.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The sheriff said Archie's CRP levels on 5 November would have been raised at a subsequent post-clinic multi-disciplinary team meeting, but this meeting was rescheduled.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

This would have likely prompted further investigations for appropriate antibiotic treatment to treat the infection, the sheriff added.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Bornman said he’d approach oversight bodies “with an open mind” but believes it is the sheriff who should be making the decisions on policy and bringing accountability to the department.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The youngsters were standing silently outside the courthouse, displaying crayoned signs urging equal voting rights, when the sheriff ordered them to follow him down the street.

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman