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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

The job: The city controller serves as L.A.’s chief auditor and watchdog of the public purse, including scrutinizing how money is spent and whether City Hall is performing efficiently.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 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

Krisht managed to find a purse with her mother's last hand-written poem inside.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The purse was five thousand dollars and I was due for half.

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen




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