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Recent Examples of briefcase
In addition to the pornography found in the briefcase, there was also additional pornographic material found in the home — including films, per CBS News.
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Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
There is a unique story behind each individual who walks into the courthouse, briefcase in hand, ready to do their part.
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K.h. Koehler,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
The top of my head had been level with the bulging briefcase the girl had tucked under her arm.
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Annie Ernaux,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
On one of his first days there, his briefcase containing all of his money, tickets and travel documents was stolen, leaving the billionaire entrepeneur to figure out how to use an ATM in a foreign country.
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Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
There is a unique story behind each individual who walks into the courthouse, briefcase in hand, ready to do their part.
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K.h. Koehler,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
The top of my head had been level with the bulging briefcase the girl had tucked under her arm.
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Annie Ernaux,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
On one of his first days there, his briefcase containing all of his money, tickets and travel documents was stolen, leaving the billionaire entrepeneur to figure out how to use an ATM in a foreign country.
—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for briefcase
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But in Vienna, Pollak kept a mistress, and Milena had to take a job porting valises at the train station just to make ends meet.
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That a kindly bellhop from The Balmoral, our hotel adjacent to the station, loaded our valises off a trolley cart did little to rein in these trappings.
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This neck wallet keeps your passport, cards, cash, and boarding pass securely against your body while remaining easy to access when needed.
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Pop one in your wallet, travel bag, or even on your pet’s collar.
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Founded by Deseri Kelley, Deseri offers luxury handbags inspired by architecture, art, and modern femininity.
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Ralph Lauren has primarily outfitted Swift's street style, with pieces like American flag sweaters, preppy polo dresses, baseball hats and leather handbags.
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Below, grab summer-perfect tote bags, the best carryall for busy moms, and an ultra-versatile convertible bag.
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The spacious carryall features multiple compartments to keep travel essentials organized, while still fitting comfortably under the seat.
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Bring extra medications in case you are delayed returning, and keep your medications in your carry-on.
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Receive Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta flights; board early, stow your carry-on bag and settle in sooner.
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Many holdalls are potential security risks, and priority one for FIFA is maintaining a trouble-free World Cup.
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The actor toted two holdalls in suede mint green and black padded leather by Balenciaga bags and Gucci.
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Soon my entire feed was pugs and poodles and beagles and portmanteau blends with absurd names like golden doodle and cavapoo.
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His party’s full name is the Respect and Freedom Party, but it’s known by a portmanteau of the first syllables of those Hungarian words.
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“Briefcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briefcase. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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