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clutch bags

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plural of clutch bag

as in clutches

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Bag designs were more polarized, with oversize silhouettes and revivals of heritage styles juxtaposed to fantasy minaudière designs, sculptural clutches and embellished mini bags displaying brands’ craftsmanship and doubling as objects of art.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
The team allows small single-compartment clutches or clear bags measuring no more than 5 by 9 inches.

— Christopher Harris, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of clutches

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The acrylic, vertical files keep purses upright and prevent them from falling over.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
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

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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Located on the fourth floor of a rickety Chinatown building next to an SAT prep center is a small, undecorated office filled with a colorful rack of shirts alongside a pile of vintage Karl Lagerfeld-era Chanel handbags.

— Irene Kim, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026
As part of his plea agreement, Iza agreed to forfeit several items purchased as part of the conspiracy, including two Mercedes-Benzes, a Ferrari and dozens of luxury handbags from Hermes, Balenciaga and Louis Vuitton.

— Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of handbags

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While inflation is set to remain well below 2022 highs, consumers are still feeling the pressure of inflation on their wallets.

— Itzel Franco, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
The vendors spread their wares—the fake Louis Vuitton bags, Rolex watches, Gucci wallets, and Prada sunglasses—across blankets and folding tables.

— Daniel Edward Rosen, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026

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