sheriff

Example Sentences

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Audit Scotland said there were ongoing discussions about whether a similar approach could be taken in solemn cases, which were held before a judge and jury in the sheriff court and high court.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“He changed his appearance and grew a beard because he had to look tough,” the sheriff said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Move over Martha Stewart, there’s a new sheriff in town!

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Another exception was Seth Bullock, the U.S. marshal known for having been the sheriff of Deadwood.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Hale and Ernest picked him up in a spot nearby and returned him to the jail, where the other deputy sheriff snuck him into his cell.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann