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as in repository
an abundant source
a baseball fanatic who is a mine of fascinating trivia about the game
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Recent Examples of mine
Alex Longley,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Matt Schmidt, founder of Schmidt Automotive Research, said BMW is a canary in a coal mine for the industry.
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Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Janine Di Giovanni,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
Craftsmanship, fabric, era and current bridal taste all shape demand, and even an unwearable gown can be mined for its lace, buttons or veil.
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Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
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Noun
The number of ships crossing with their signals on dropped Friday after an initial surge, and after a report of a mine spotted near Oman’s coast.
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Alex Longley,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Matt Schmidt, founder of Schmidt Automotive Research, said BMW is a canary in a coal mine for the industry.
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Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Verb
Most of the gold that is mined in Sudan is exported to the UAE.
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Janine Di Giovanni,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
Craftsmanship, fabric, era and current bridal taste all shape demand, and even an unwearable gown can be mined for its lace, buttons or veil.
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Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mine
Noun
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However, this volume highlights the urgent global need for permanent deep geological repositories or widespread reprocessing to safely manage long-term waste.
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Its vast repository of patient records and clinical insights has become essential for modern drug development, creating a moat that competitors cannot easily replicate.
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Sigcho-Lopez ward office released an image of an SUV’s license plate number in a social media post, claiming the explosive was a bomb, set off by one of two men who arrived in an SUV.
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Sacramento County sheriff’s and FBI bomb technicians disposed and tested the explosive.
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His pace routinely bothered Sweden, including on one impressive solo run in the first half that produced a quality attacking scenario.
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The video then shows the woman throwing Martinez to the ground, grabbing her by the hair and repeatedly attacking her as bystanders try to step in and help.
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Streptomyces are bacteria that live in soil and are known as gold mines for antibiotic molecule discovery.
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From a historic gold mine hitting the market to a former Boise State football star’s family’s wrongful death lawsuit, Idaho’s news cycle this week spans business, politics and tragedy.
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Instead, Marsh’s bomb opened the flood gates for the Phillies to score eight runs in the top of the ninth inning to absolutely stun the Nationals and its home crowd in a miraculous 14-9 victory on Tuesday night.
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Both in the Broadhurst Theatre and on The Tonight Show, the number is a total joy bomb.
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So what is a modernist like Mayer, who made such cool craft of ancient stuff 20 years ago with Spring Awakening, to do with something as hokey and booby-trapped as Chess?
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But Calico, his breakthrough from 2023, was a treasure trove of chilling revelations and picturesque stories about loss and finality.
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Small Vases and Vessels Flea markets are treasure troves for tiny vases and vessels.
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The gauntlet of booby traps culminating in the giant boulder that kick off Raiders is my single favorite opening sequence in a movie ever.
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Picture Indiana Jones swapping his fedora for a Han dynasty helmet, dodging booby traps in dusty Chinese tombs.
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“Mine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mine. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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