purse

Example Sentences

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Ultimately, both men will bank enormous purses for revisiting old ground, and it's hard to escape the feeling that this is being driven more by the money than anything else.

From BBC

"In order to check the unpopular exercise of powers by the executive, one of the important measures is to tie the purse," he told the court.

From Barron's

Accessories including lip-shaped purses, tiaras and huge statement necklaces completed the eclectic looks.

From BBC

But Charles then stepped in to provide him with a private home, at the King's expense rather than the public purse.

From BBC

Despite a better-than-feared budget in November, persistent economic and political volatility has left households hesitant to open the purse strings.

From The Wall Street Journal