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Noun
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After Wally springs her from the Shaw's clutches, the group manages to lure the couple and some of their lackeys into the makeshift particle accelerator trap that former engineer Sam built out of old cathode-ray tube TVs.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
21 May 2026 -
Between cleverly convertible shoulder bags and elegant clutches, there’s a pick for every outfit and occasion this spring.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Of course, Kate Spade Outlet’s Memorial Day weekend deals are too good not to share more, so there are six additional timeless purses to shop below, starting at $55.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2026
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Place purses in chic storage, like this artisan rattan cane storage bin that’s a budget-friendly take on a fancy custom built-in.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2026
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Officials are asking anyone who purchased the plants beginning April 21 to help prevent further spread of the pest by first placing two garbage bags over the plants and tying them tightly, and then contacting their local agricultural commissioner’s office.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Beachwear, resortwear, prêt-à-porter, fashion jewelry, bags, accessories, eyewear, footwear and childrenswear are the main focuses at the trade event.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Congress’s refusal to continue pandemic-era subsidies for ACA beneficiaries is taking a big bite out of consumers’ pocketbooks.—
Christopher Rowland,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Besides hitting consumers’ pocketbooks, those higher costs can discourage businesses from hiring.—
Matt Ott,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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This $12 hanging purse organizer will corral all your seasonal handbags, while these vacuum seal bags will neatly stash winter clothing until next year.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2026
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The underwater world informed also her approach to accessories, which ranged from mesh handbags studded with transparent beads mimicking drops of water to statement necklaces, bracelets and belts evoking octopus tentacles and small anchovies.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Their wallets were stolen, leaving them without identification.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Without the rewards rate, retail USDC migrates to other wallets and exchanges with lower friction.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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“Clutch bags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutch%20bags. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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