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post office

[pohst aw-fis, of-is] / ˈpoʊst ˌɔ fɪs, ˌɒf ɪs /


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A quietly captivating Willem Dafoe plays Ed Saxberger, a New York post office veteran of 37 years in a seemingly satisfying if decidedly low-key existence.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

If nothing else, watch Messi when the ball is away from him, walking, looking like he’s going to the post office.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

If checks need to be mailed, doing it from the post office rather than a mailbox or a blue U.S.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

The court heard that at 09:45, a post office van arrived at the gates with a man dressed in post office uniform which said "priority services Belfast".

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

She was stuck in place like a train on a track, as much a part of the city as the post office steps.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr




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