the Post Office

noun

: the government department in charge of collecting and delivering mail

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The park remains open for day use, and all South Rim food and beverage services, the Grand Canyon Clinic and the Post Office remain operational. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 On October 8, 1965, the building, now officially named the Post Office Tower, was opened by Prime Minister Harold Wilson. David Szondy august 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026 DeMarinis suggests dropping off a mail-in ballot at a state ballot box rather than dropping it at the Post Office to ensure it is received on time. Tara Lynch, CBS News, 17 June 2026 For those who do mail their ballots, the California secretary of state’s office and the Postal Service recommend voters ask for a manual postmark from an employee at the Post Office. Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Mercury News, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Post Office

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“The Post Office.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Post%20Office. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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