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sheriff

[sher-if] / ˈʃɛr ɪf /
NOUN
law enforcement officer
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Nanos, who is serving a second term as elected sheriff, approved broad access to his department during the show’s four months of production last year.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

Lamb doesn’t describe himself as a constitutional sheriff.

From Slate Jul. 23, 2026

Cher Arabalo, a former Denver sheriff captain, said she moved to the town in 2022 and promptly regretted it.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

The following month, the Pima County Board of Supervisors demanded answers from the sheriff who submitted written responses through his attorney, according to Arizona media.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

Their father might be the sheriff, but Michael and Charles Sanders have always been nothing but trouble.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender

And whether or not he knew it, it also made him a representative of the community of constitutional sheriffs.

From Slate Jul. 23, 2026

I saw two officials in sheriffs uniforms, one of whom was from Nebraska.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

“It strengthens the powers of Civilian Oversight boards and Inspectors General and upholds our subpoena authority while also showcasing the strong public interest in robust, effective oversight of sheriffs, their departments, and their operations.”

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 1, 2026

Back in the 13th Century, there was a law that said local sheriffs should not receive "for favour borne to such misdoers".

From BBC Feb. 20, 2026

Alvin Hooks put the sheriffs report in its place on the evidence table.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson




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