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clutch bags

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plural of clutch bag

as in clutches

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Ellis provided her chic evening clutches to roughly a dozen stars, stylish women that included Allison Janney, Jean Smart, Olivia Munn, Carrie Coon and Awkwafina.

— Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
But her time with the thoughtful gift would be short-lived, as another fan intercepted the throw and grabbed the towel from her clutches.

— Alex Gonzalez, VIBE.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of clutches

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Officers later brought the men back to the hotel with bags over their heads and beat them in front of other detainees, according to the lawyers.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
There are entry checks, large bags are prohibited — and smoking marijuana is not allowed.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of bags

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Some donors, still disappointed with the Democratic Party and some of its allies following the 2024 presidential election, have closed their pocketbooks to liberal causes entirely.

— Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Layoffs in key sectors such as tech, banking and entertainment have also put pressure on pocketbooks.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of pocketbooks

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Tyler Ellis, a designer who was born and raised in Los Angeles and produces her eponymous collection of handbags and evening bags out of Florence, Italy, took the first-place finish ahead with an MIV of $428,000.

— Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
Using techniques ranging from leather marquetry to laser printing, Vuitton’s workshops have reproduced the artist’s graffiti-style designs on a selection of Capucines handbags.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of handbags

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The latter is a flexible, breathable hide of pigs and has been used to make products such as shoes, purses, wallets and early forms of sports equipment.

— Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Customers opening their wallets tells you there is a business model.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of wallets

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