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Recent Examples of sheriffs
The author argues that sheriffs should not have independent authority over ballots and election procedures, and calls for the state legislature to clarify sheriff powers by amending the constitution to make sheriffs appointed rather than elected, similar to police chiefs.
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Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Those sheriffs were featured in a recent Courier Journal investigation that found that one in six Kentucky counties has had a sheriff criminally charged or convicted since 2010.
—Josh Wood, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Those sheriffs were featured in a recent Courier Journal investigation that found that one in six Kentucky counties has had a sheriff criminally charged or convicted since 2010.
—Josh Wood, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheriffs
Noun
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State troopers have employed helicopters in the manhunt.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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On Saturday, state troopers were notified that the DNA confirmed the skull belonged to Cranfield, according to state police.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Police said detectives quickly launched an investigation and identified two suspects.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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No one was in custody for the fatal attack, and detectives were investigating.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Allison Barr/The Oregonian via AP Portland police said in a statement Saturday night that during an ensuing search of the vehicle and building, investigators located several incendiary and improvised explosive devices, some of which had partially detonated.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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DiMartino wrote in an email that KCPD plans to send a press release with details of the crash once investigators leave the scene.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
3 May 2026
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“Sheriffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheriffs. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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