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pocketbook

[pok-it-book] / ˈpɒk ɪtˌbʊk /
NOUN
accessory for carrying personal items
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The leaders of these so-called “neolabs” have become more open to using AMD’s chips, but in an industry as expensive as AI, Nvidia’s pocketbook can make a big difference.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Yet domestic pocketbook issues for many U.S. households remain front-and-center as 2026 kicks off on Wall Street.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 4, 2026

By the early 20th century, dictionaries of American slang show gravy drifting from the plate to the pocketbook.

From Salon • Nov. 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 tore some pages out of my notebook, then rummaged in my pocketbook for another pen.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez