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handbag

[hand-bag] / ˈhændˌbæg /


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As the Royal Pop is on a lanyard, it manages to evoke both a traditional masculine pocket watch and a fashion accessory that can be hung from a handbag.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

It is paired with a matching yellow mini duffel handbag and a thin lycra and power mesh sports bra.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

A handbag seller surnamed Zhuang told AFP that while her small stall had not been directly hit by Trump's tariffs, she "definitely" felt the ripple effects as price-conscious consumers pulled back on spending.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

An "opportunistic" thief who stole a handbag containing an emerald-encrusted Fabergé egg and watch set worth up to £2.2 million from a central London pub has been jailed for more than two years.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The mother's handbag lay on a chair at the other end of the table.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl




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