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

Postal robberies dipped 19% over the past five months, while arrests for letter carrier robberies grew 73% so far in the 2024 fiscal year, said Jeff Adams, postal service spokesperson.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 12, 2024

The resident was furious that the mail banged during a delivery, the letter carrier said.

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