purse

Example Sentences

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“I come on Tuesdays for the senior discounts,” Lopez said, showing off her new black Dolce & Gabbana purse.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Fund managers often turn to banks to meet redemption requests from investors, but their purse strings may tighten.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

That’s a precarious model if middle-class Americans have to tighten their purse strings.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

But Congress has two more traditional and frequently used oversight tools at its disposal: oversight hearings and the power of the purse.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

Hila’s giant leather tote, her favorite purse, was sitting on the floor, just by the side table.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny