sheriff

Example Sentences

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He was alone in the car, the sheriff said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Neither Woods nor the other driver suffered any serious injuries from the crash that caused Woods’s car to roll onto its side, the sheriff said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 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

Once, when there was a knocking on the front door and the sheriff stood there and said he had to give us some news.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender