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post office

[pohst aw-fis, of-is] / ˈpoʊst ˌɔ fɪs, ˌɒf ɪs /


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A quietly captivating Willem Dafoe plays Ed Saxberger, a New York post office veteran of 37 years in a seemingly satisfying if decidedly low-key existence.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Typically when I move to a new place, the red-and-blue-striped envelope from the post office confirming my new address goes directly from the mailbox into the trash.

From MarketWatch Aug. 11, 2026

Ed Saxberger is a man of letters: He works at the post office.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

The vehicle was searched and a post office uniform was found in the rear.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

During the day, telephone calls are meant for business: banks and couriers and department stores and the post office.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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