The marine biologist held a translucent devil's purse between her fingers to examine the embryo inside.

A curious child picked up a dried sea-purse from the tide pool and examined the delicate ridges.

The old sailor warned us about the hidden sea-purse near the rocks that could pull a boat under.

During the coastal cleanup, I found a small sea purse tangled in the kelp and returned it to the water.

The mayor promised to protect the public purse by cutting wasteful spending.

She tucked her emergency cash into a tiny coin purse and slid it into the back pocket of her jeans.

At the reception, the chef served a savory beggar's purse filled with goat cheese and caramelized onions.

An inmate was disciplined after guards found contraband hidden in his prison purse.

I nearly lost my wallet on the crowded train when a pick-purse brushed past me.

He was caught with a jail purse stuffed with contraband during the cell search.