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shoulder bags

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plural of shoulder bag

as in bags

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With nearly 6,900 five-star reviews, the majority of shoppers appreciate the bags’ quality, portability, durability, and value.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
Before applying the mulch, Singh advises removing any handles, tape, staples, or labels from the paper bags.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of bags

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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
The killing, often deliberate, of more than twenty thousand children in Gaza injured consciences, not purses, and consciences could be managed with some ritual censuring of Benjamin Netanyahu or his proudly bigoted colleagues.

— J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of purses

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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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The high-end price point and Old World vibe attract an older generation of guests, many of whom can be spotted toting designer handbags (Yorkshire Terrier optional).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
And a diverse one, selling everything from big-boy underwear and womenswear incorporating YKK’s tapeless zippers to handbags made of leather, or ceramic tiles.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

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