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
Whitaker, a 63-year-old letter carrier and union steward who grew up in Compton, said the job feels a lot more dangerous these days.
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
