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sheriff

[sher-if] / ˈʃɛr ɪf /
NOUN
law enforcement officer
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Another exception was Seth Bullock, the U.S. marshal known for having been the sheriff of Deadwood.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Brendan Corbett, also running for the job, served as assistant sheriff during Villanueva’s tenure.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“At the end of the day, you’re not going to hear me say, ‘I was elected sheriff, I can do whatever I want,’” Martinez said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

They were finally removed from their camp last October during an early morning operation involving police, immigration officers and sheriff officers.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

When she saw the sheriff there, she jumped up out of the chair with a gasp, looking around the room.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce




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