postal service
Example Sentences
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The postal service delivered 85% of first class deliveries the next day between March and June, up from 76% in the same three months of 2025, but below regulator Ofcom's 90% target.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
When the postal service first started printing stamps and recording the price in 1885, it cost 2 cents for postage on a 1-ounce letter.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
The price of stamps has risen again, as the postal service faces criticism for failing to hit delivery targets.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2026
State-controlled postal service Poste Italiane PST -0.09%decrease; red down pointing triangle has made a $12.50 billion offer to acquire Telecom Italia TIT -2.17%decrease; red down pointing triangle .
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
"We're chatting with Marcus Washington, from the US Postal Service. So, Mr. Washington, I understand the Ares 3 mission caused a postal service first. Can you explain that to our viewers?"
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
