sheriffs

plural of sheriff

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Noun
  • Remembering Delgado-Garcia was a primary theme of last year’s MSP recruit graduation ceremony, which saw his recruiting class become sworn in as troopers.
    Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
  • In February, state troopers violently broke up a march for suffrage, resulting in the death of Jimmie Lee Jackson, a church deacon protecting his family.
    Time, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Anyone with information regarding the man’s death can contact homicide detectives at 816-234-5043 or the anonymous TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
  • During an interview with detectives, Ivers admitted showing his manifesto to library staff.
    Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Tesla had been at the impound lot for two days after being found abandoned on a Hollywood street, investigators said.
    Alex Stone, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The vast, sprawling Conjuring franchise, which began back in 2013, has spawned a complex web of sequels, prequels and spin-offs, some of which are loosely based on cases covered by paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Sheriffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheriffs. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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