purse
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Sir James Cleverly said the practice was "an insult" and that "custodians of the public purse" had "an enhanced duty to make sure they're delivering value for money".
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
“We thought maybe they came and there’s a stretcher and they took her out the back but her phone was there, her purse was there, all her things and it just didn’t make any sense.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Basic economy passengers can upgrade when spending is strong, while business-class travelers can trade down to premium economy when purse strings tighten.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
At a new Ross in Alhambra, Liz Lopez was shopping for a designer purse.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
I shake my head and purse my lips together, to hide my smile.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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