sheriff

Example Sentences

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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

The death of a three-year-old boy at a Glasgow hospital could have been avoided if an abnormal blood test result had been acted on sooner, a sheriff has ruled.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

As things stand right now, that could mean Chad Bianco, the mustachioed sheriff of Riverside County versus British-American political strategist Steve Hilton.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Bornman said he’d approach oversight bodies “with an open mind” but believes it is the sheriff who should be making the decisions on policy and bringing accountability to the department.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The Dodge County sheriff compared the shooting to a hunting accident.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander