courier

Example Sentences

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Her Alawi identity rendered her especially useful as a revolutionary courier; police never imagined her capable of betraying the regime.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

Many can relate to the hustle: in 2023, Beijing courier Hu Anyan's memoir about the relentless nature of gig work became a national bestseller.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

The most affordable option would be to hire a courier.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 20, 2026

A checkout button goes directly to a user account on Instacart’s webpage, where one can pay and leave delivery instructions for the courier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

A bike courier hops onto the sidewalk a little too close to us.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon