first-class

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Since we first published allegations from postal workers saying they were consistently asked to prioritise parcels, signs have popped up in many delivery offices reminding staff first class mail must be delivered.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The men in the red, white and blue uniforms are first class.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Kenah says his was having to read 200 pages of sociologist Emile Durkheim before setting foot in his first class.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

There is another picture with a tray of mail placed at the front, which he explains was first class mail which is to supposedly to be delivered first.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

As we walked back to her classroom, students thronged the hall, the metallic ringing of lockers opening and closing as they gathered their books for the first class after lunch.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam