Texas Ranger
Americannoun
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a member of the Texas state police force or, especially formerly, of the mounted state police.
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a member of a semiofficial group of settlers organized to fight Indians and maintain order.
Example Sentences
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Norris was known for his roles in the action crime series Walker, Texas Ranger and also the martial arts film The Way Of The Dragon - fighting superstar Bruce Lee.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood action star most famous for his role in "Walker, Texas Ranger," has died, his family said Friday.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
Hoover at the time recruited a former Texas Ranger named Tom White to begin to untangle the mystery shrouded by the Osage murders.
From Salon • Oct. 9, 2023
Maxwell is a former Texas Ranger, the state’s elite law enforcement division.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 8, 2023
Then the talkative former Texas Ranger appeared, also presenting himself as a rancher.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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