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purse

[purs] / pɜrs /




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The most expensive item is Monroe's gold-toned 1950s cylindrical minaudiere purse carrying her tiny hair comb, a tube of lipstick, eight Philip Morris cigarettes and 1940s dimes.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 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

My aunt smiles as she drops her purse on the kitchen counter.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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