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sheriff

Pronunciation: [ˈʃɛrɪf]

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Learn how to use sheriff in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “government law enforcement”

(noun) a sheriff is a person who is in charge of keeping the peace in a county. They help to enforce the law, make sure everyone is safe, and lead the police officers.

Example

The sheriff organized a community event to help everyone feel safe.

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The sheriff was not able to catch the criminal who was causing trouble in the town.

Example

What does the sheriff do to help the community?

Context: “government position”

(noun) sheriff can also refer to the official title of the person in charge of law enforcement in a county. This means that they have a special job and are recognized by the government.

Example

The new sheriff was elected with a lot of support from the community.

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The town was worried because the sheriff had announced he would retire soon.

Example

Who is the current sheriff of our county?

How to pronounce sheriff

Pronunciation: [ˈʃɛrɪf]

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