letter carrier

Example Sentences

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That’s how my grandfather was able to get a job as a postal letter carrier.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2025

Authorities have not released the victims’ names, but the United States Postal Inspection Service, a division of the United States Postal Service, confirmed Thursday that a letter carrier was among the dead.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 28, 2024

Baker, who has the same name as Whitaker’s grandmother, makes the letter carrier feel less scared and not so alone while she’s out there delivering mail.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2023

There have even been several heat-related deaths—a letter carrier in Dallas died while working his route, and three hikers have died in Texas parks due to the heat.

From Slate • Jul. 22, 2023

“Mrs. Lavey’s husband took the examination for letter carrier three years ago. He’s still working on a truck.”

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith