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sheriff

[sher-if] / ˈʃɛr ɪf /
NOUN
law enforcement officer
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"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

In the March 4 letter to Bianco, the attorney general said he had “serious concerns” about whether the sheriff had probable cause to seize the election materials.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

The sheriff and railroad official exchange nervous glances.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen