sheriff

Example Sentences

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“The Sheriff’s Department is in a tailspin,” the former sheriff said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Brendan Corbett, who was assistant sheriff for custody operations under Villanueva, brought in $1,000 and spent about $1,300 in that same period, when his campaign reported that it had about $32,000 on hand.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

“Is the sheriff on hand to smooth things over?”

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye