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Recent Examples of sheriff
Outside the home on Monday, neighbors strolled by on their morning jogs and walks, while a county sheriff’s deputy remained stationed out front.
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Ty Oneil, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
The sheriff said Thursday that investigators have not given up on trying to retrieve camera recordings.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Nanos claimed Cross campaigned against him while wearing his Pima County sheriff's uniform in breach of department rules, which Cross denied.
—Peter D'abrosca , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
The sheriff’s department posted on social media to say access was restricted to the road in front of the home to give investigators space.
—Christopher Weber, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
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Ty Oneil, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
The sheriff said Thursday that investigators have not given up on trying to retrieve camera recordings.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Nanos claimed Cross campaigned against him while wearing his Pima County sheriff's uniform in breach of department rules, which Cross denied.
—Peter D'abrosca , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
The sheriff’s department posted on social media to say access was restricted to the road in front of the home to give investigators space.
—Christopher Weber, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheriff
Noun
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The fire marshal testified that the origin of the fire was ultimately undetermined.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The fire marshal was on scene investigating.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Warren establishes a Kempo Goju dojo in Kosovo Outside Kempo Goju, Warren served as a Wisconsin state trooper, and in 2000, his supervisors offered him an opportunity to travel to Europe to train police in Štrpce, Kosovo.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The four Massachusetts State Police officers who have been charged with manslaughter in connection to the death of a trooper trainee Enrique Delgado-Garcia have been relieved of duty and had their certifications suspended.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The inspector also observed a roach underneath the grill.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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According to the inspector, a can of Diet 7-Up was stored in the refrigerator next to vaccines and a pain medication.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Wright, who formerly worked as a detective, said the video contains apparent facial features such as a mustache and that investigators should be able to calculate height, shoe size and brands of clothing.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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DeOrzio turned himself in to county detectives Tuesday morning and is awaiting an arraignment and preliminary hearing.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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At the same time, investigators face challenges including verifying ransom demands in the digital age.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Sheriff’s Department posted on social media to say access was restricted to the road in front of the home to give investigators space.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Between 1957 to 1989, Fennell moved through the department ranks as patrolman, detective, sergeant, lieutenant, and captain.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2026
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Six months after a man died during an arrest, Haverhill Police will have to wear body cameras according to the policies set under a new contract with the patrolman’s union.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
15 Jan. 2026
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In the weeks leading up to that election, Nanos reportedly placed his opponent Heather Lappin, a lieutenant at the Pima County Jail, on administrative leave, ordering her not to discuss the reasoning for his decision.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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The first images viewers saw were the introductions of the coaches and quarterbacks for each side, generals and lieutenants, twin pillars of the franchises.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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The defense said the sergeant didn't know if the cooler was full or not.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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In a subsequent email, the sergeant instructed two detectives to speak with Pacheco.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Sheriff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheriff. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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