purse
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LONDON—King Charles long promised a slimmed-down monarchy that was lighter on the taxpayer purse.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
Early doesn’t run like the Wayans brothers, dressed like women, trying to retrieve a stolen purse in “White Chicks.”
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
Julián Delgado Lopera appeared onstage, pulled his brand new novel, “Pretend You’re Dead and I Carry You,” out of the purse with two heads and read a sticky-noted passage aloud to the crowd.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
It said no "metered data" was held from the EV chargers to confirm total costs to the public purse.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Quinby’s belly expanded like a coin purse filling with gold.
From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate
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