lawman

Example Sentences

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He played a lawman in the television series “Walker, Texas Ranger,” which ran from the early 1990s until 2001.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

“Sheriff Pusser inspired thousands to enter into law enforcement,” Sweat told me, gesturing to a Pusser admirer turned lawman who had just visited his shop to talk Pusser.

From Slate • Nov. 6, 2025

A.I. is becoming more lifelike by the day, making Olyphant’s quirky and very human contribution to the series’ android lineage a special kick to watch, and a welcome departure from his various lawman roles.

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2025

It was Wayne — America’s biggest movie star, the self-reliant enforcer, the loping lawman who set the world to rights by virtue of his unbending fortitude.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2025

“You wouldn’t happen to be the same crackerjack lawman who fell asleep in his car while the vandal trashed our survey stakes, would you?”

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen