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clutch bags

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plural of clutch bag

as in clutches

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Between cleverly convertible shoulder bags and elegant clutches, there’s a pick for every outfit and occasion this summer.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
In the film, which was based on a Pulitzer Prize nominated memoir, Betty escapes the clutches of her barbaric Iranian husband (played by Alfred Molina) and courageously smuggles herself and her daughter out of Iran.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 June 2026

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However, true to form, the singer has been dropping Easter eggs about the designer, rocking several distinctive Dior purses all spring.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
The meticulous production cycle for Birkin bags, however, has contributed to their scarcity, and some critics have complained that the purses have been more readily available to existing, ultra-wealthy customers of the brand.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026

Definition of purses

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To dispose of the plants safely, put them in brown landscape waste bags and set them out for pickup.

— Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
That puts items such as artwork, electronics, and your clothing, shoes, or bags at risk of being damaged, particularly if you’re gone for a longer period of time.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026

Definition of bags

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The real impact, Grubbs said, will be to the pocketbooks of shark diving businesses along the coasts and the surrounding communities.

— Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
To encourage investment in America’s grids, policymakers need to look beyond the pocketbooks of the residential customers who already subsidize commercial and industrial customers in most regions.

— Ed Hirs, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of pocketbooks

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Photos of wallets, textiles, sports equipment, photos, jewelry, signs, flags, quilts, stuffies, toys and camp trunks filled the page as strangers banded together in the comments sections, tagging potential rightful owners or friends with any leads.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Eye-watering World Cup prices haven't stopped soccer fans from around the world from opening their wallets.

— Meline Rosales Mike Winters, CNBC, 5 July 2026

Definition of wallets

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