purse

Example Sentences

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Basic economy passengers can upgrade when spending is strong, while business-class travelers can trade down to premium economy when purse strings tighten.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

That’s a precarious model if middle-class Americans have to tighten their purse strings.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

Lilly, who was handcuffed and taken into custody, requested that her purse be brought with her to the detention facility in North Charleston.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

But perhaps the most powerful tool that Congress has is its power of the purse, outlined in Article 1 of the Constitution.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

I follow them down the sidewalk, zipping and unzipping my purse in nervous anticipation.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller