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clutch bags

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plural of clutch bag

as in clutches

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Those are responsible for starting the diesel engines, which can be divorced via a lever that engages and disengages the inboard steering clutches.

— Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 20 Aug. 2026
The battle to save a section of SpaceX's giant Starship rocket from the clutches of the Indian Ocean appeared to have been lost.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of clutches

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From anti-theft purses that look like chic handbags to polished trousers that feel more like comfy sweatpants, these styles are versatile, functional, and comfortable to boot—and prices start at just $8.

— Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Accel Entertainment bought Fairmount for $35 million in 2024, started with video gambling, and was spending $3 million to roll out table games this year, while boosting purses by $500,000, attracting more horses and trainers.

— Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of purses

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There are 12 bags and eight simple stickers; six are for 2x2 tiles, while there are also single 3x2 and 2x1 decals.

— Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Traditional Rocky Horror movie showings include a costumed cast acting out the events on screen, with bags of props handed out for audience participation during certain scenes.

— Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of bags

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But the war in Ukraine has been coming ever closer to home for many Russians, hitting them squarely in the pocketbooks.

— Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
New data now confirms what many residents of the Sunshine State have already been feeling in their pocketbooks.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 July 2026

Definition of pocketbooks

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From anti-theft purses that look like chic handbags to polished trousers that feel more like comfy sweatpants, these styles are versatile, functional, and comfortable to boot—and prices start at just $8.

— Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Accessories and handbags are a category that the company is looking to strengthen with the launch of its Petit Bazaar and Grand Bazaar styles this month.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of handbags

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Digital wallets and tokenized funds are in use today, under a patchwork of state rules or under nothing at all.

— Michael Faulkender, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2026
Five months earlier, MoonPay also released developer tools that let AI agents independently manage wallets and trade crypto.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

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