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an abundant source a book that is an argosy of stories and legends about the golden age of Hollywood

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Noun
  • Five years later, lawmakers designated Yucca Mountain, a 6,700-foot promontory about 100 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada, as the nation’s sole geological repository.
    Bob Woods, CNBC, 9 Nov. 2025
  • And Tom Hanks, a repository of good vibes, plays no less than five different roles (including Santa Claus).
    Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • But with new uranium mines proposed in New Mexico and transportation routes through the Navajo Nation’s region seemingly inevitable, Antonio has been closely monitoring the actions of tribal leadership, who have noticeably gone quiet on the issue — a troubling sign for critics.
    Arlyssa D. Becenti, AZCentral.com, 11 Nov. 2025
  • The Arlit mine, formerly run by a French group, was seized during Niger’s 2023 military coup, and French troops were forced to leave.
    Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Where to prospect for gold in Texas There have been a few notable gold mines in Texas over the past couple hundred years, but not so much today, according to the National Gold Prospecting Association.
    Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
  • And so that was a big gold mine.
    Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Who will wind up with the treasure trove of IP, HBO, and abundant cable TV cashflow?
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2025
  • The retail treasure trove is equipped with the latest handbags, men’s and women’s wear, and a bijoux monogram station that shares space with a chocolate shop from pastry chef Maxime Frédéric.
    Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Argosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argosy. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.

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