postman

Example Sentences

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A postman is said to have found the man's body in Grange Road before the vehicle was later discovered in Eastcourt Lane.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

The postman Joseph Roulin and his wife, Augustine, became Van Gogh’s principal friends during his stay in Arles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

Andrew Wrench has been described as "a postman with a penchant for fast cars".

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2025

Earlier that day, Methven, who worked as a postman, had complained to his girlfriend that her waitress shifts made him "lonely".

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2025

Recently I asked the postman for special- issue stamps; I’ve waited since childhood for postmen to give me some of their own accord.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston