mail carrier

Example Sentences

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Despite his interest in literature, Silverblatt’s parents wanted him to become a mail carrier, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026

Back in the day, we got to know every coming and going of the mail carrier, and came to recognize, from a distance, the heft of his canvas bag.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

“We’re like sitting ducks out there,” said Houston mail carrier Tijuana Abbott, who accused postal leadership of failing to do enough to address the problem.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 12, 2024

Carla Gates, whose mail carrier husband died, noted cities worldwide now must learn to deal with extreme weather.

From Washington Times • Aug. 13, 2023

He asks the mail carrier what her name is.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell