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Recent Examples of briefcase
Welcome to Caid modern tailoring proclaimed a sign next to a silhouette of a man in a fedora toting a briefcase down an imaginary Madison Avenue.
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Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
In the clip, Khaled is entrusted with safeguarding a briefcase containing the new album, while Wahlberg relentlessly tries to get his hands on it.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Mills didn't notice anything odd – just a yellow jacket on the passenger seat, and some bags in the car including a black briefcase and a blue bag with a Massachusetts logo.
—Emma Steele, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2025
Also not to be missed was his Louis Vuitton monogram briefcase.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
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Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
In the clip, Khaled is entrusted with safeguarding a briefcase containing the new album, while Wahlberg relentlessly tries to get his hands on it.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Mills didn't notice anything odd – just a yellow jacket on the passenger seat, and some bags in the car including a black briefcase and a blue bag with a Massachusetts logo.
—Emma Steele, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2025
Also not to be missed was his Louis Vuitton monogram briefcase.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for briefcase
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Plus, the strangest news from across the world Read On Best Visit G&T Garden Tours Aficionados of English gardens, pack your valises for one of G&T Garden Tours’ week-long trips to the West Country.—
airmail.news,
airmail.news,
23 Mar. 2024
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That a kindly bellhop from The Balmoral, our hotel adjacent to the station, loaded our valises off a trolley cart did little to rein in these trappings.—
Ross Kenneth Urken,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2024
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President Donald Trump’s trade war has begun—and some consumers are taking sides with their wallets.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2025
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Two weeks ago, Trump announced a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States that would go into effect March 12, worrying some soda drinkers that another staple will take more out of their wallet.—
Maria Sole Campinoti,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
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The supermodel stepped out in a distressed biker jacket by Charlotte Simone, adding on washed black jeans, a Miu Miu belt and a black Prada Cleo handbag.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
9 Mar. 2025
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For a modern look, pair yours with a minimal but interesting style shoe, such as Proenza’s perforated leather slingback pumps, and a structured handbag.—
Joy Montgomery,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2025
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Pack a change of clothes in a roomy new carryall, which could hold a pair of running shoes and a yoga block, too.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
28 Nov. 2024
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The latest Westman Atelier carryall is handmade in Italy from a water-resistant fabric in a navy jacquard (and lined with a stain- and water-resistant material, too).—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
6 Dec. 2024
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That’s why my carry-on always has some sort of painkiller.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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American Airlines continues to tweak its boarding process with a goal of making getting on the plane more efficient – and less likely for passengers to have to gate check their carry-on bags.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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But then two boys came running out with two holdalls.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
29 Nov. 2024
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Why swap your credit cards and keys over when your hero holdall looks good with everything?—
Alice Newbold,
Vogue,
12 Aug. 2024
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Grating portmanteaus are a crucial part of their relationship.—
Liam Sherwin-Murray,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
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Stories have mingled love and magic for centuries, but the portmanteau crystallized as a market category during the pandemic.—
Katy Waldman,
The New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Briefcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briefcase. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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