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bailiff

[bey-lif] / ˈbeɪ lɪf /


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“I think it’s an unbelievable hire by Lincoln,” said David Bailiff, who worked with Patterson at New Mexico and TCU.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

“Tom Brady? Deceptive practices? Bailiff, is this connected to deflating footballs?” the judge asks.

From Washington Times • Nov. 9, 2023

The role of Crown Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead is currently occupied by former Conservative MP Owen Paterson, who resigned last November after he was found to have broken lobbying rules.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2022

“Other people were getting shipments of new bed linens or Gatorades or useful things for being in college and he would just send Bailiff Brutality Salsa.”

From The Verge • Oct. 31, 2019

So Jeanne’s mother said, “Marc, run back to your father. Do not go to Bailiff Charles or the men. They are not our friends.”

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz




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