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Sherriff

American  
[sher-if] / ˈʃɛr ɪf /

noun

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


Sherriff British  
/ ˈʃɛrɪf /

noun

  1. 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)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

The accounting software provider’s projection for Melio’s earnings to break even on a run-rate basis by 2H FY 2028 forms the basis of what Sherriff sees as a positive update from the New Zealand-based company.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 3, 2026

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

He retired from Sherriff Muir to Falkland, carrying terror wherever he passed.

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

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