sheriff

Example Sentences

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Among others patrolling the pool was a deputy sheriff from Sarpy County, Neb., who said he was among the law-enforcement volunteers in the nation’s capital for celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

The sheriff said the plane was not a commercial airliner, and rather "a local airplane that took off from our local airport."

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

"The renewal and change is good, and I think we are going to see a new sheriff in town," said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

County sheriff but faces seven challengers, including predecessor Alex Villanueva, whom he defeated in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

When I get back to the lot, Rosie is standing some distance from the menagerie with the general manager of the Nesci Brothers, the sheriff, and a railroad official.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen