pocketbook

Example Sentences

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All of it, unfortunately, has been passed down to your pocketbook in one form or another.

From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026

Curtis Carmichael III, 35, said he votes with his pocketbook and has backed candidates from both parties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Sentiment was nearly 30% below the level in December 2024 “as pocketbook issues continue to dominate consumer views of the economy,” the report said.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

But they’re also taking fresh inspiration from Mamdani’s win, pointing to his inclusive, unapologetic campaign and his relentless focus on pocketbook issues, particularly among working-class voters.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2025

I look down and see Aibileen’s gripping her black pocketbook like it’s the only thing she has left in this world.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett