By refusing to approve the appropriation bills, the legislature exercised its power of the purse to curb the executive's excessive programs.

At the medieval court, the purse-bearers marched behind the treasurer, ready to secure the royal funds.

At the gala, she served as the purse-bearer, carefully overseeing donations intended for the charity.

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

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

Her purse-pride made her flaunt designer bags at every opportunity.

Thanks to the long purse of the merchant guild, the harbor was expanded and the fishermen prospered.

She tucked her phone into the belt purse before stepping onto the crowded subway.

I dug through my backpack until I found the change purse at the bottom.

He emptied the gaming purse onto the table, revealing a handful of worn coins and a few ivory counters.