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clutch bags

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plural of clutch bag

as in clutches

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Noun

Since then, the aquarium has done its best to minimize disruptions and emulate natural conditions for two clutches whose journey thus far has been anything but routine.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Mechanical overpressure relief valves, centrifugal governors and break-away clutches all behave deterministically, even when software systems have been compromised.

— Andrew Ginter, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of clutches

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If so, could that increase the purses for those events and help the professionals in our sport actually make a living?

— Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2026
Designers across the fashion capitals sent models down the catwalk carrying purses by one or two short straps, putting the handheld style firmly back in the spotlight.

— Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of purses

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Cardboard boxes and paper bags of food items being stored directly on floor of walk-in cooler and dry storage area.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Outside Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, people filled plastic bags with sand to try to prevent further flooding inside.

— Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of bags

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In the eyes of opponents, the facilities—and the powerful AI industry that backs them—have come to represent an attack on their safety, jobs, pocketbooks, and quality of life.

— Naomi Nix, Time, 29 Oct. 2026
But the reality is people are going to vote their pocketbooks in this election.

— NBC news, NBC news, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of pocketbooks

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Investigators found in a closet dozens of Louis Vuitton handbags lining the top shelf, many pairs of Christian Louboutin boots and a display case full of handbags made of exotic furs.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Hang lunchboxes and grocery bags in a pantry, or add the hooks to an empty closet wall for sports bags and handbags.

— Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of handbags

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But as critical as donor funding is, those who are providing the funds believe their wallets are not the path for sustainable BYU excellence.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Police said the individuals approached diners and placed flyers or newspapers over their wallets, purses or cellphones while engaging them in conversation.

— Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of wallets

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