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The first and probably most important is that Michael O’Leary, who has run Ryanair since 1994, is a master at tightening corporate purse strings.
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Adam Gale, Fortune Europe, 20 May 2024
Our research shows that standby (whole-home) generators can pull on the purse strings for as much as $7,000+, while budget units can cost $500 or a little less.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2024
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Adam Gale, Fortune Europe, 20 May 2024
Our research shows that standby (whole-home) generators can pull on the purse strings for as much as $7,000+, while budget units can cost $500 or a little less.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for purse strings
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“Purse strings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purse%20strings. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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