as in bag
a container for carrying money and small personal items
I left my purse at home, so I can't buy anything after all
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Recent Examples of purse
Along with a sheer dress and jacket, the actress added a black purse and shoes.
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Under the Constitution, Congress controls the power of the purse.
—Francesca Paris, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
The power of the purse Another law under pressure is the Impoundment Control Act of 1974, a response to Nixon's refusal to spend funds as directed by Congress.
—Tamara Keith, NPR, 15 Feb. 2025
Even if states choose to maintain their existing vaccine programs, the federal government could affect policy through the power of the purse, Hodge said.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2025
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Under the Constitution, Congress controls the power of the purse.
—Francesca Paris, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
The power of the purse Another law under pressure is the Impoundment Control Act of 1974, a response to Nixon's refusal to spend funds as directed by Congress.
—Tamara Keith, NPR, 15 Feb. 2025
Even if states choose to maintain their existing vaccine programs, the federal government could affect policy through the power of the purse, Hodge said.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for purse
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“Purse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purse. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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