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heavy purse



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Many of her customers are harried women for whom it is a great relief to sit down, doff a heavy purse and let a caring helper guide them through the experience of sampling aromas.

From New York Times Jul. 28, 2010

I held up my newly heavy purse in one hand and shook it, knowing he could tell the ring of true Cealdish silver inside.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

And now, with a light heart and a heavy purse, he resolved to visit his sweetheart and parents, of whom, for three years, he had had no tidings.

From Israel Potter by Melville, Herman

Many have a heavy conscience to carry with a heavy purse; but these he need not envy.

From Holiday House A Series of Tales by Sinclair, Catherine

He threw a heavy purse at his feet.

From A Twofold Life by Hillern, Wilhelmine von




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