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handbag

[hand-bag] / ˈhændˌbæg /


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Upon awarding the prize, a member of the Nobel committee likened the technology’s ability to store enormous amounts of stuff in seemingly compact spaces to Hermione Granger’s enchanted handbag in the Harry Potter series.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

She throws a different leather handbag onto the passenger seat of her car, pulls on a pair of black leather driving gloves, and zooms off.

From Salon Jul. 2, 2026

That matters because the companies best positioned for China’s next stage of consumer growth may not be those selling another handbag, car, or appliance.

From Barron's Jun. 19, 2026

The launch of the Royal Pop and its attraction as a handbag accessory is reminiscent of the 2024 Labubu craze, and should put AP on more women’s radar.

From The Wall Street Journal May 22, 2026

When we got back to the bedroom, my grandmother took both me and Bruno out of her handbag and put us on the table.

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl

"Every now and then the authorities launch anti-counterfeit raids, but they usually focus on higher-value items such as luxury handbags or suitcases," she explains.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

Displayed alongside them is a cornucopia of other fakes: "Chanel" handbags, "Prada" t-shirts and "Rolex" watches lining the racks.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

"Those who can spot good quality will get the best products," she said, standing guard over a large pile of handbags.

From Barron's Jun. 17, 2026

Desire for new luxury handbags is intense if the design is right.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 15, 2026

As we waited for the traffic to pass so we could pull away from the curb, I saw Baeh inside his tiny store shaking his head as he quickly hung handbags.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee




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