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sheriff

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

His unfavorability, meanwhile, has stayed steady between 21% and 26% throughout his relatively scandal-free tenure as sheriff.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The recent death of a contractor at a SpaceX facility in Texas has been ruled an accident, according to a case report from the county sheriff.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

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

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

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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