purse
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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
“Treasurers emerged to protect the public purse from rulers, legislatures, and creditors alike, not to enable unchecked expansion,” his website states.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
For Braun, it ratchets up longer-running challenges of keeping Coke’s brands relevant with a new generation as fewer Americans drink soda and as they tighten their purse strings.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
A super fight between the two Britons has long been mooted but talks have consistently broken down, mostly because of fight purse demands and broadcaster disputes.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
She opened her bulging coin purse, showing her black dollars and large colorful coins.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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