purse
noun
Example Sentences
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Those golfers were wary of a proposed model that would have replaced the guaranteed contracts and generous tournament purses provided by PIF with promises of equity in the league and an abbreviated schedule.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
Christina Gonzalez met her in 2023 when she wandered into the store, drawn to the handmade sign and leather purses on the door.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
"We hope that by putting this extraordinary bird into millions of pockets and purses, we can spark a nationwide conversation about a species at real risk of vanishing from Britain forever."
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
That doesn’t mean these particular investments are ones to match right now for investors with shorter time horizons and far lighter purses.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
My mom shakes her head sadly, and purses her lips.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
