postmaster

Example Sentences

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Both the postmaster general and Congress choose to ignore the elephant in the room—the American Postal Workers Union.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

He was a postmaster for 30 years and went on to be a local councillor before retiring in 2013.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

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

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2025

In February of 1894 when a thick letter came from a firm of attorneys in Washington the postmaster thought it might be important.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck