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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
Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2025
The province is believed to have the highest number of unexploded mines in Vietnam.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
Stephanie Hanes, Christian Science Monitor, 5 May 2025
More came with the signing of an agreement with Ukraine to mine rare earth metals there.
—Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 3 May 2025
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Noun
The overwhelming majority of illicit vapes are made in China—including mine, which, according to its packaging, was manufactured in Hong Kong.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2025
The province is believed to have the highest number of unexploded mines in Vietnam.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
And China, which mines most of the world’s minerals and processes almost all of them, last month placed new restrictions on its exports of rare earth elements.
—Stephanie Hanes, Christian Science Monitor, 5 May 2025
More came with the signing of an agreement with Ukraine to mine rare earth metals there.
—Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mine
Noun
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Space could also be an ideal backup repository for the world’s most precious information archives.—
Michael Wu,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The Juliet Club in Verona has become the repository for these heartfelt letters – 200,000 of them.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
10 May 2025
Noun
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For decades, teens have sought out recipes for drugs, instructions on how to make explosives, and all kinds of explicit material across the internet.—
Emily Baker-White,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Luis da Silva, 44, allegedly planned to livestream the attack and detonate explosives near the stage during Lady Gaga's free show on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, which drew a crowd of 2.5 million on Saturday night, Rio de Janeiro Civil Police Secretary Felipe Curi told the New York Post.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 May 2025
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May 8 India fires attack drones into Pakistan, killing at least two civilians, the Pakistani military says.—
Riazat Butt,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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An adult son had attacked his mother with a machete and ran to a nearby house, according to police.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Junk removal businesses can be a ‘gold mine’ generating $50,000 to $150,000 annually for small operations, with profit margins of 20-30%.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Mint juleps, therefore, are a marketing gold mine for those associated with the Derby.—
Harry Enten,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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An effort to extend the life of the B61 nuclear bomb also faced significant delays and saw costs more than double – to the tune of an additional $4 billion.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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It’s packed with concentrated umami, ready to be diffused into your next sauce, stew, or broth like one of those absurdly potent bath bombs circa 2012.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Citrus juice samples, spotless restrooms, and a treasure trove of travel brochures create an experience that’s part bathroom break, part mini-vacation kickoff.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2025
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The Florida Panhandle is a treasure trove of cheery seaside towns that are perfect for your next beach vacation.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Last month gangs burned or confiscated at least a half-dozen armored carriers belonging to the police and the mission after setting booby traps and catching cops off guard.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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Police said the suspect, identified as Arthur Tabuchi, was taken to a hospital for a mental health evaluation and faces charges of assembling, placing and maintaining a booby trap.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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While Rodríguez gave up one run in the first inning after a leadoff double from Ohtani, Sasaki was ambushed for three.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
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In Game 2, the Tigers ambushed right-hander Tanner Gordon for six runs on seven hits in the third inning, the biggest blow, a three-run double by Gleyber Torres.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
8 May 2025
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“Mine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mine. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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