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first class 1. a. (in Britain) of or relating to mail that is processed most quickly b. (in the US and Canada) of or relating to mail that consists mainly of written letters, cards, etc. 2. Education See first (sense 4) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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On that day, May 4, first-class mail was delayed six days and periodicals were delayed as much as 10 days as postal officials consistently and significantly underestimated the amount of mail requiring processing, the report shows. Already, electronic alternatives to business correspondence and transactions have taken a toll on First-Class Mail volumes, as has the growth of private package and mail delivery services. First-class mail generates most USPS revenue, but the number of those first-class letters continues to decline, shrinking to less than half the postal service's volume for the first time this year. |
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