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Recent Examples of electronic mail
The upper layers included advanced capabilities and applications, such as electronic mail and directory services.
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James Pelkey, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Mar. 2023
Vendors were able to demonstrate OSI standards for network management and electronic mail, but instead of products for sale, the 10,000 or so attendees saw mostly demonstrations of prototypes—a marginal improvement on Autofact ’85.
—James Pelkey, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Mar. 2023
Ray Tomlinson invented electronic mail (email) in 1971.
—Alex George, Forbes, 4 June 2021
Viewers are introduced to the various welcome screens within each service, followed by a walk-through of the login process and a tour of the primary tools available: most notably, electronic mail, newsgroups/Usenet, Web browsing, bookmarking features, chat features, and transmitting files via FTP.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 13 Dec. 2020
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James Pelkey, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Mar. 2023
Vendors were able to demonstrate OSI standards for network management and electronic mail, but instead of products for sale, the 10,000 or so attendees saw mostly demonstrations of prototypes—a marginal improvement on Autofact ’85.
—James Pelkey, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Mar. 2023
Ray Tomlinson invented electronic mail (email) in 1971.
—Alex George, Forbes, 4 June 2021
Viewers are introduced to the various welcome screens within each service, followed by a walk-through of the login process and a tour of the primary tools available: most notably, electronic mail, newsgroups/Usenet, Web browsing, bookmarking features, chat features, and transmitting files via FTP.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 13 Dec. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for electronic mail
Noun
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No wonder the reply rate to USPS junk mail is only 2%.—
Ticked Off,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 Feb. 2025
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Begin by putting a stop to the incoming clutter, like junk mail.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2025
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Eligible individuals would have received a settlement notice via email or mail.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
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The focus of the documentary is the 6888 Central Postal Directory Battalion, a U.S. Army battalion of 855 Black women that was sent during World War II to England and France to clear the backlog of mail in the European Theater of Operations.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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Devastated by what happened, Shoval decided to pen an open letter to David in the form of a film essay.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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ARTnews spoke to Nicole Sales Giles, Christie’s vice-president and director of digital art sales, last week before the open letter was published.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Carmelo, who could incorporate a moment or two of introspective reflection in her uncompromisingly ferocious portrayal, will travel with the rest of the cast to Washington, D.C. Bean’s Tom bristles at the way Wynona plays the race card.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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It’s equipped with three front-facing zippered pockets, a back zippered pocket, five card slots, and a headphone cable hole.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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The 90-minute play reading details the relationship of childhood friends as Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner grow through their lifelong correspondence, starting with birthday party thank-you notes and summer camp postcards.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Case in point – a developer could be required by a City to mail a postcard to all residents affected in an area greater than within 500 or 1,000 feet.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Electronic mail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electronic%20mail. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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