station agent
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of station agent
An Americanism dating back to 1850–55
Example Sentences
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“This requirement applies to trains and all portions of stations beyond fare gates. Free masks are available at station agent booths and from all safety staff for those who need one,” the system tweeted.
From Washington Times • Apr. 29, 2022
I asked the man to give the phone to the station agent.
From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2022
The bill also has money for freight rail safety and calls for stations that average 40 passengers a day to have a station agent on duty.
From Washington Post • Aug. 10, 2021
The star was born Norma Egstrom in rural North Dakota where her father worked as a handyman and part-time railroad station agent.
From Fox News • May 29, 2020
The station agent shook their hands and appraised them, unbelieving.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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