postmaster

Example Sentences

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Sadly, her aunt turns out to be dead, but Quartz Creek’s postmaster encourages Selena to move into her house anyway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

U.S. in 1926, which held that the president could remove a postmaster in Oregon.

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2025

U.S. in 1838, which limited presidential control of the postmaster general, and Myers v.

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2025

Describing the scandal as “appalling”, a spokesperson for the department said financial losses are “taken into account under various compensation schemes” and families can apply for financial redress if a postmaster has died.

From BBC • Jul. 20, 2024

I must have looked so hopeful and eager that the postmaster, Mr. Johnson, acted less cranky with me than he usually did.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk