gold mine

Definition of gold mine

: a rich source of something desired

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Examples of gold mine in a Sentence

The library is a gold mine of information. the estate sale promises to be a gold mine for antique dealers

Recent Examples on the Web Nordstrom is a gold mine of men’s activewear, especially athletic shorts. — Amanda Tarlton, USA TODAY, "The top 100+ deals worth buying at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale," 13 Aug. 2020 Vice-presidential nominees have historically provided a comedic gold mine for SNL. — Michael Cavna, Washington Post, "Maya Rudolph created a memorable Kamala Harris impersonation on SNL, and fans desperately want her to return," 12 Aug. 2020 Her own misfiring presidential campaign however flattened her political trajectory somewhat, and her past as a prosecutor could be a gold mine for opposition researchers. — Stephen Collinson With Caitlin Hu, CNN, "Who will Biden pick for vice president? The clock is ticking," 10 Aug. 2020 Gardeners will find a gold mine of shade-tolerant plants among the gingers. — Dan Gill, NOLA.com, "Dan Gill recommends 8 plants to give you the colors, the scents and the shade of the tropics," 5 Aug. 2020 Nordstrom is a gold mine of men’s activewear, especially athletic shorts. — Samantha Matt, USA TODAY, "The 100 best deals from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale on clothes, shoes, and more," 4 Aug. 2020 Start out by shopping the standout picks from the Madewell sale below, then embark on the gold mine that is the The Big Deal for even more must-have pieces. — Erin Parker, Glamour, "The Madewell Sale Has So Many Gems Worth Adding to Cart," 10 July 2020 Investors looking to cash in on rental properties have found a gold mine in Cleveland, the Wall Street Journal’s Ryan Dezember reports. — cleveland, "Ohio GOP senators push for more local control over school reopenings: Capitol Letter," 9 June 2020 Zoom Video Communications is rapidly emerging as the latest internet gold mine as millions of people use it to see colleagues, friends and family virtually while stuck at home during the pandemic. — Chronicle Staff, SFChronicle.com, "Coronavirus news from the Bay Area: June 2-3," 4 June 2020

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19 Aug 2020

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“Gold mine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gold%20mine. Accessed 22 Aug. 2020.

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