as in treasure trove
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Recent Examples of pay dirt
Jalen Hurts finds pay dirt with 12 minutes left in the fourth quarter.
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Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
The Carter Emanuel to Tyson Carter connection yields pay dirt once more on a 48-yard catch and run by Tyson Carter — his second touchdown catch on the night; Emanuel’s fourth touchdown pass.
—Staff Reports, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
Rodgers led his Jets offense 73 yards after the Patriots’ punt on eight plays, taking off 4:13 of clock to cap his first touchdown drive with a screen pass to Allen Lazard, his old Green Bay Packers teammate he’s already found twice this season in pay dirt.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 20 Sep. 2024
In late September, trees don their rich autumn jewel tones, and visitors rush to Dahlonega in the North Georgia Mountains with the enthusiasm of the gold miners who hit pay dirt here in 1828.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2024
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Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
The Carter Emanuel to Tyson Carter connection yields pay dirt once more on a 48-yard catch and run by Tyson Carter — his second touchdown catch on the night; Emanuel’s fourth touchdown pass.
—Staff Reports, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
Rodgers led his Jets offense 73 yards after the Patriots’ punt on eight plays, taking off 4:13 of clock to cap his first touchdown drive with a screen pass to Allen Lazard, his old Green Bay Packers teammate he’s already found twice this season in pay dirt.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 20 Sep. 2024
In late September, trees don their rich autumn jewel tones, and visitors rush to Dahlonega in the North Georgia Mountains with the enthusiasm of the gold miners who hit pay dirt here in 1828.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pay dirt
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Serena & Lily Spinnaker Tray Serena & Lily Morro Porcelain Vase Etsy Etsy is a treasure trove of one-of-a-kind vintage and handmade pottery from ceramic artists around the world.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
3 June 2025
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His latest book, The Corporation in the 21st Century, is a treasure trove of insights for leaders seeking to navigate volatility and uncertainty in today’s markets.—
Mary Johnstone-Louis,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Read More | Hobbyist studying old map notices odd mark that leads to medieval find in Sweden In Derome, Sweden, a hobby archaeologist discovered the remains of a medieval monastery using an 18th-century map and modern technology.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Two parking spaces seal the deal — an incredibly rare find in Cambridge, where parking is more often a wish than a reality.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
6 June 2025
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“Pay dirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pay%20dirt. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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