purse
Example Sentences
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There were sunglasses, silly expressions and pursed selfie faces in the mirror.
Figuring out the purse for 34 of the 35 graded stakes races at Santa Anita is, for horsemen anyway, maddeningly simple: Just look up the minimum purse required in North America.
From Los Angeles Times
The visit has the heavy air of obligation — they don’t see Dad very often — and when he clumsily welcomes them into his ramshackle house, pregnant pauses and pursed lips ensue.
From Los Angeles Times
And don’t be surprised to see these condiments showing up in purses and big pockets, as people start carrying “special sauce” on-the-go.
“It is deflating, and it is unfortunate that Congress is not defending the power of the purse,” said Colorado Attorney General Philip Weiser, during Monday’s press conference.
From Los Angeles Times
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