postman
Example Sentences
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With deliveries from the postman now a daily occurrence, Clare has spared a thought for her postman, but said he has been wonderful and so patient.
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025
The postman Joseph Roulin and his wife, Augustine, became Van Gogh’s principal friends during his stay in Arles.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025
The virus then acts like a microscopic postman – delivering the new piece of DNA inside brain cells, where it becomes active.
From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025
Andrew Wrench has been described as "a postman with a penchant for fast cars".
From BBC • Aug. 1, 2025
The postman wiggled his fingers in front of the fire once more, then picked his coat back up.
From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper
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