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

Authorities have not released the victims’ names, but the United States Postal Inspection Service, a division of the United States Postal Service, confirmed Thursday that a letter carrier was among the dead.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 28, 2024

In June, Postal Service letter carrier Eugene Gates Jr. collapsed during his route, and later died at a hospital.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 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