lawman

Example Sentences

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Michael Gates is basing his run for California attorney general on his decade-long reign as Huntington Beach’s top lawman.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The FBI’s lead investigator was Joe Sullivan, whom Tom Clancy called “the greatest lawman America ever produced.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 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

Tom, who believed that a lawman could usually “avoid killing if you didn’t lose your head,” later told a writer that he had heated discussions with this Ranger.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann