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purse

[purs] / pɜrs /




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Many filmmakers told me that those who hold the purse strings don’t consider such filmmaking a good investment.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Krisht managed to find a purse with her mother's last hand-written poem inside.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Ronda Rousey says her fight with Gina Carano will set a new purse record for female fighters when they meet on Saturday.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The Myrtle Beach Classic offered just $4 million in prize money, or only 20% of the Truist Championship’s purse.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Olka panicked and pulled a compact from her purse.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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