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According to the federal indictment, the 32-year-old man broke into the car and took a bag containing a rifle and silencer, as well as a satchel of ammunition.—
Wcco Staff,
CBS News,
27 June 2026 This eye-catching gold slip with cream trim and sky-high slit works wonders with a simple satchel and classic Mary Janes.—
Julia Guerra,
InStyle,
21 June 2026 At just $154, this designer-quality satchel immediately caught my attention.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026 If a dog attacks, carriers are trained to use their mail satchel as a shield and to deploy dog repellent if necessary.—Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for satchel
Word History
Etymology
Middle English sachel, from Anglo-French sachel, sacel, from Late Latin saccellum, diminutive of Latin sacculus, diminutive of saccus bag — more at sack