sheriff

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The death of a three-year-old boy at a Glasgow hospital could have been avoided if an abnormal blood test result had been acted on sooner, a sheriff has ruled.

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

As things stand right now, that could mean Chad Bianco, the mustachioed sheriff of Riverside County versus British-American political strategist Steve Hilton.

From Barron's • 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

When the school bell rings at the end of the day, Jasmine says the sheriff has organized a search party that’s meeting in the center of town.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender