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Recent Examples of sheriff
In DuPage County, Mendrick’s decision to run for governor created a GOP primary for sheriff between Undersheriff Eddie Moore and former County Board member Sean Noonan.
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Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
No blood was detected in the initial processing, the sheriff added.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
The victim was not immediately identified and the sheriff's office did not disclose other details about the death.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
During the campaign, McFadden pointed to his record leading the sheriff’s office through major moments like the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
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Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
No blood was detected in the initial processing, the sheriff added.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
The victim was not immediately identified and the sheriff's office did not disclose other details about the death.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
During the campaign, McFadden pointed to his record leading the sheriff’s office through major moments like the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheriff
Noun
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Ballis also is the fire marshal for the city, a job that includes code enforcement, plan review for life safety, sprinkler and fire alarms.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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Initial reports from local news outlets that indicated the standoff lasted 11 hours, that a marshal was struck by shrapnel and that Dickey had a hostage in the building were not accurate, Kitchens said.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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According to troopers, John Carter Martin stopped his maroon Ford F150 to help with the disabled Toyota Camry, which was stuck on the westbound travel lane of the highway.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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An ex-state trooper in New York was found guilty of manslaughter in the 2020 death of 11-year-old Monica Goods during a chase.—
Mike Randall,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The inspector estimated 58 flies occupied the establishment.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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All the apps have a toolbar at the top of a central editing pane, along with an inspector pane on the right for adjusting formats, transitions, and other settings.—
Edward Mendelson,
PC Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
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Investigators learned on Tuesday that Lickhart had died from her injuries, and homicide detectives took over the case, DiMartino said.—
Nathan Pilling
March 17,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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As their investigation continues, LBPD detectives asked anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact them at (562) 570-7355.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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He was last seen running near the outdoor gear store Cabela's, but investigators learned the suspect fled the complex in an unknown direction.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Those statements included details that only someone involved in the killing would know, investigators said.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 21,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2026
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The character is said to be an homage to an actual Western District patrolman named Bob Brown.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Feb. 2026
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Hendry at one time patrolled the streets as a patrolman.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There, after decades of searching, the responsible lieutenant was located in Florida having fled Chile after the collapse of the regime.—
Christina Hioureas,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2026
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My chief lieutenant test driver, Denver attorney Roger Adams, joined me for the primary evaluation drive.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On the day of the raid, McClain’s supervisor with the San Diego State University Police Department confirmed that he was employed as a sergeant at the department and was not assigned to investigate crimes related to child exploitation, according to the affidavit.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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The nonprofit’s proposal calls for expanding the task force from its current four-day schedule to a seven-day presence by adding a second eight-officer shift and another sergeant.—
Chase Rogers,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Sheriff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheriff. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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