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Sherriff

American

[sher-if] / ˈʃɛr ɪf /

noun

Robert Cedric, 1896–1975, English playwright and novelist.

Sherriff British

/ ˈʃɛrɪf /

noun

R ( obert ) C ( edric ). 1896–1975, British dramatist and film writer, best known for his play of World War I Journey's End (1928). His film scripts include Goodbye Mr. Chips (1936) and The Dam Busters (1955)

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"I would wish to express my condolences to Archie's family. Many family members sat through every day of the inquiry, which must have been difficult for them," Sherriff Millar said.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Analyst Garry Sherriff wonders why CEO Jonathan Rubinsztein is being moved on so swiftly and without any handover process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025

Sherriff, was severely wounded in the fighting near Ypres.

From Slate • Oct. 31, 2024

Sherriff Eric Higgins' proposal seemed almost too radical to believe.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2024

The engagement which ensued, and which was called the battle of Sherriff Muir, was fought on a Sunday; after both armies had been under arms all night.

From Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745. Volume I. by Thomson, Mrs.

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