as in marshal
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Recent Examples of sheriff
Afterward, Phay barricaded himself inside the house and tried to flee by leaping from a second-story bathroom, the sheriff’s office said.
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Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 29 May 2025
The man was last seen around 1:30 p.m., according to the sheriff’s office.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 29 May 2025
The sheriff's office said the investigation is ongoing.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Before the escape, the sheriff’s office was in the process of transferring dozens to more secure locations, according to the outlet.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 18 May 2025
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Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 29 May 2025
The man was last seen around 1:30 p.m., according to the sheriff’s office.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 29 May 2025
The sheriff's office said the investigation is ongoing.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Before the escape, the sheriff’s office was in the process of transferring dozens to more secure locations, according to the outlet.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheriff
Noun
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So many doctors crowded into the room for the presentation that the fire marshal had to intervene several times to clear exit ways.—
David Armstrong,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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The fire was quickly extinguished, but marshals soon learned that someone had intentionally set 12 small fires throughout the apartment.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The troopers returned fire, wounding the suspect and giving the female the distraction needed to jump from the vehicle, officials said.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2025
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The following day, the trooper reviewed the video, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2025
Noun
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To Fisk's surprise, the veteran inspector suggests offering Richie immunity in exchange for him helping dismantle Harrigan's criminal empire.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
18 May 2025
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Since then, its team of incognito inspectors have checked into thousands of hotels, dined at just as many restaurants, and experienced scores of spa treatments to bring you information on the very best places to stay, eat and relax around the world.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
Noun
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Van Buren County Sheriff's detectives took two years to put together their case.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
20 May 2025
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Check out this exclusive clip from the new season, in which the detectives try to help a bird colony on the seashore track down a missing egg.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
20 May 2025
Noun
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On Wednesday, an investigator spied a suspicious drone over the detention center shortly before 3 a.m. and tracked it to a landing spot on top of an SUV parked just down the road.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
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However, investigators are still working to determine what sparked the violence.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 May 2025
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Police believe Johnson was shot around 2 p.m. While a patrolman was writing a report at the Gary Police Station, 555 Polk St., a man who matched the one seen on the video walked by him and a colleague.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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Even though his father was a former patrolman, court papers say, the business was often extorted by a local gang called Barrio 18, which eventually began a campaign of threats and violence against the family.—
Alan Feuer,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Thomas has 28 years of policing experience and has held various jobs in his career, including patrol officer and investigator, Investigative sergeant, Patrol Services lieutenant and Administrative Services commander, among many others.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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As a retired police lieutenant who spent more than two decades walking the beat, investigating major crimes, and partnering with communities on public safety, my career taught me an important lesson: Law enforcement cannot do the job alone.—
Diane Goldstein,
Oc Register,
11 May 2025
Noun
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Sarah Lancashire plays police sergeant Catherine Cawood, a middle-aged divorcee who lives with her sister and raises her grandson.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Rollins continued to pitch in on cases before leaving her university position and subsequently rejoining NYPD as sergeant in the intelligence section upon recommendation by Olivia Benson (Hargitay).—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
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“Sheriff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheriff. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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