At the crowded market, they accidentally bumped purses while trying to get through.

He made a finger purse to emphasize his point.

The charity collected used prison purses to help fund programs for formerly incarcerated women.

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

Local artisans sold sea purses at the pier, each embroidered with tiny shells.

The trustees monitored the Privy Purses carefully after the new audit revealed discrepancies.

The thrift store had rows of common purses, each showing years of careful use.

The old man's pockets were empty as a pauper's purse after the holidays.

Both parents hold the purse strings and decide how the savings are allocated.

After the economic recovery became clear, the company decided to loosen the purse strings and invest in new technology.