postcard
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Also called picture postcard. a small, commercially printed card, usually having a picture on one side and space for a short message on the other.
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One postcard dated in 1967 included an apology that the author had "started to write in pencil but Tony pinched my pen".
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
A postcard shows the Buddha blowing a bubble in a relaxed pose with the words: "Blow it. Pop it. Forget it."
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
The new episodes will pick up from the season five cliffhanger, in which Emily's on-again, off-again romantic interest Gabriel - played by Bravo - sends her a postcard inviting her on a Greek getaway.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
He finished the postcard day tied atop the leaderboard with Sam Burns, who shot his best-ever round at the Masters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026
But I really, really, really need to read my mom’s postcard.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
In addition to Dover Castle, English Heritage's new postcards are available at:
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Visitors to the Kent attraction can view a selection of the postcards on 18 July.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Other postage-price increases that will take effect Sunday include the cost of mailing domestic postcards, rising to 65 cents from 61 cents, and the price of sending international postcards, rising to $1.75 from $1.70.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
Lohrmann wondered if she could start up a club herself with postcards written in Spanish for those who wanted to learn the language.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
I tossed the last of my cone in the garbage can and shifted the shark anatomy book, but the postcards fell onto the ground.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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