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Recent Examples of sheriff
At Michele’s request, her current whereabouts will remain undisclosed, according to the sheriff’s office.
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Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 23 Feb. 2026
The man entered the north gate of the property as another vehicle was exiting and was confronted by two Secret Service agents and a Palm Beach County sheriff's deputy, according to Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 22 Feb. 2026
Last week, the sheriff's department said investigators are working with Walmart to identify the person who purchased the backpack.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
Roughly 130 police departments and county sheriff's offices throughout metro Detroit are members, according to a list on the Oakland County government CLEMIS website.
—Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 22 Feb. 2026
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Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 23 Feb. 2026
The man entered the north gate of the property as another vehicle was exiting and was confronted by two Secret Service agents and a Palm Beach County sheriff's deputy, according to Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 22 Feb. 2026
Last week, the sheriff's department said investigators are working with Walmart to identify the person who purchased the backpack.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
Roughly 130 police departments and county sheriff's offices throughout metro Detroit are members, according to a list on the Oakland County government CLEMIS website.
—Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheriff
Noun
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Pete is the one who gets Kayce a job on the five-person marshal team and ends up being a big influence on his friend, despite battling his own demons.—
William Earl,
Variety,
1 Mar. 2026
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State police fire investigators and the state fire marshal's office were responding to support Taunton fire authorities to determine the origin and cause of the explosion, Wark said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, a Florida Highway Patrol trooper attempted to stop the fleeing driver by using a precision immobilization technique, or PIT maneuver.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The trooper who opened fire was not injured and was placed on administrative leave until an internal probe of the shooting is done.—
David K. Li,
NBC news,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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An inspector recommended excavating on her side to allow waterproofing the wall and installing a drainpipe.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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The inspector noted that the excessive sludge could affect the water treatment process.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
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Together, Sarah Wondra and the roommates bound Michael with duct tape and shoved him into the duffel bag, Wondra recounted to the detectives.—
Alex Brizee
March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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No one was in custody for the fatal shooting, and detectives were investigating.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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There are still investigators working leads that they’re not finished with.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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On March 7, 2005, investigators told Tribune reporters that DNA was pulled from a cigarette butt found in the kitchen sink of the Lefkow home.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 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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That power dynamic was reinforced Thursday when federal prosecutors in San Diego announced narco-terrorism charges and a $5 million bounty for René Arzate Garcia, who is accused of being a violent Sinaloa lieutenant loyal to the Mayitos.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Regional reports indicated a high-level meeting of Khamenei’s top lieutenants may have been underway when the strike hit.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, a young sergeant returning from convalescence is tasked with recovering this arsenal of weapons by the base commander, who fears for the future of the base.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
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The sergeant said the lieutenant who would typically receive informant money had not been given any in November or December.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Sheriff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheriff. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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