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purse

[purs] / pɜrs /




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Even without the full back story, I knew its true provenance was my mom’s purse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

"People will be aware of the pressures on the public purse and I am not confident it will be prioritised by the executive because thus far we haven't seen this treated as a priority."

From BBC • May 29, 2026

“The Devil Wears Prada 2” came in fourth with $12.6 million, bringing its purse to $196 million since it opened earlier this month.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

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

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Coal remembered the night vision goggles and the hammer Doc had in her purse.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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