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purses

  • plural
    of purse.
    purse
    noun
  • present tense form
    of purse (3rd person singular).
    purse
    noun

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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

In the urban-focused section, the handles of purses or luggage are adhered to sections of the work patterned like brick and embedded with small windows.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Cartier is also benefiting from a growing perception that luxury jewelry offers better value for money than designer purses, after many handbag brands increased their prices too quickly during the pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Beneath this level, a "Challenger Series" will run concurrently with purses worth at least $4m.

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

When my mom just purses her lips without saying anything, Crystal stands up.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden