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Sheriff

Description:

A sheriff is a local law enforcement officer in a county, responsible for maintaining peace, serving legal documents, and providing security in courtrooms. Sheriffs are elected officials and their duties can vary depending on the jurisdiction.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1: Popular Usage

The sheriff arrested the suspect for robbing the local convenience store.

My uncle works as a sheriff in a small town in Texas.

Sense 2: Local Usage

In our county, the sheriff's department organizes a yearly community event.

The sheriff's office provides safety training to the local schools.

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