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sheriff

[sher-if] / ˈʃɛr ɪf /
NOUN
law enforcement officer
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A spokesperson for the attorney general’s office on Monday acknowledged that Bianco said he would stop the probe — but said the office remained focused on “what the sheriff does, not what he says.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 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

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

“That I’m aware. The sheriff thinks maybe he was out there, he wasn’t dressed warm enough, the weather got bad and maybe he was just in too big of a hurry to get home....”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt