as in marshal
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Recent Examples of sheriff
The next day, the sheriff’s office responded to a 911 call that two people were lost in the woods.
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Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
In its most recent update announcing that Wolfe was found safe, the sheriff’s office also expressed gratitude to the public.
—David Chiu, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
What To Know The sheriff's office responded to the resort around 11 a.m.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
She was cited with careless driving, the sheriff’s office said.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
In its most recent update announcing that Wolfe was found safe, the sheriff’s office also expressed gratitude to the public.
—David Chiu, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
What To Know The sheriff's office responded to the resort around 11 a.m.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
She was cited with careless driving, the sheriff’s office said.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheriff
Noun
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Oyer was able to confirm receipt of the letter, which was also sent to her email address, and forestall the arrival of the marshals to her home, her lawyer said.—
Eric Tucker and Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Correspondence between former Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer and the Justice Department indicates the department planned to dispatch U.S. marshals to deliver a letter seeking to dissuade her from talking at the event about allegations that she was fired for recommending Gibson’s gun rights be restored.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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His family was safely evacuated from the residence by state troopers, and no one was injured, the governor added.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Shapiro said his family and guests were awakened by state troopers banging on their doors at around 2 a.m. on Sunday.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Several city and county public health officials had to move quickly to lay off nurses, epidemiologists and disease inspectors.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
11 Apr. 2025
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In July 2024, the FDA had 432 inspectors, but nearly one-quarter were eligible to retire.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
8 Apr. 2025
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Less than a year ago, two Elgin detectives were named to the police department’s new cold case unit.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Katt's other notable roles included that of teacher Harry Senate on the school drama Boston Public, crooked finance associate Greg Weinstein in Boiler Room, and detective Frank Duggar in Speakeasy.—
Kat Stinson,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Tesla Center footage allegedly showed McIntire lighting a device, which ignites, and throwing it on a Cybertruck. McIntire then returned to the area of the witness’ home on foot and was seen leaving the area in his vehicle around 11:13 p.m., investigators said.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Miami Gardens’ investigators on Friday afternoon were still trying to determine who the shooter was and the circumstances of the altercation, the spokesperson said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After Shannon and Maggie’s deaths, Dennis Police Department Police Chief John Brady issued a statement on behalf of patrolman John Hubbard.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Yet Feeley kept his badge; he was simply demoted to patrolman after serving a mere 45-day suspension.—
Marc J. Dunkelman,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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That was Eric DeCosta’s first year as general manager after serving for many seasons as Ozzie Newsome’s longtime lieutenant.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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The firefighters, engineers, paramedics and lieutenants were being represented in court by attorneys from their union, the International Association of Firefighters.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Thomas Spratt, the city’s first-ever motor sergeant, who worked with Schmidt on the ordinance.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2025
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Benjamin Therriault, a Richmond Police Department sergeant and union president, said the measure could have been helpful a few years ago during an internal investigation.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Sheriff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheriff. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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