as in briefcases
old-fashioned
a small suitcase
The salesman reached down into the valise to remove a miniature prototype.
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Recent Examples of valises
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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Christine Estima
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
Christine Estima
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
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wallets
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Large software wallets explicitly derive all accounts from a secret recovery phrase, underscoring how central the model is in everyday use.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The shutdown is hitting Americans’ wallets, with millions of lower earners’ food stamps cut or delayed, and campaigners warning of widespread food insecurity.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Valises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valises. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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