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sheriff

[sher-if] / ˈʃɛr ɪf /
NOUN
law enforcement officer
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A spokesperson for the attorney general’s office on Monday acknowledged that Bianco said he would stop the probe — but said the office remained focused on “what the sheriff does, not what he says.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

"He has a right to refuse that test," added the sheriff.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

"Candidates should not try to be the meanest sheriff."

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Johnny Crocker, Franklin County’s sheriff, is among opponents who say the prison is an example of government intrusion and waste.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

The document also commended the local sheriff for his prompt and successful action to protect property and persons in the vicinity and for his judgment in selecting his deputies.

From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell