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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
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Freeport-McMoRan is likely to rebound from an environmental disaster last month at its giant Grasberg mine in Indonesia that led the copper and gold producer to cut its production estimates, according to UBS.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Duncan Sayer, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2025
Few people have mined as much entertainment from the contrast between high stakes and low morals — from how the life-and-death concerns of a big heist or an elaborate conspiracy might ultimately just reinforce the sense that nothing matters, and nobody gets out alive.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Zippers and clasps are built to stand up to daily use—mine has even encountered a few rainstorms—without losing shine or functionality.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Freeport-McMoRan is likely to rebound from an environmental disaster last month at its giant Grasberg mine in Indonesia that led the copper and gold producer to cut its production estimates, according to UBS.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
Amethysts and garnets have been found in seventh century jewellery and these stones were mined in Sri Lanka and India.
—Duncan Sayer, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2025
Few people have mined as much entertainment from the contrast between high stakes and low morals — from how the life-and-death concerns of a big heist or an elaborate conspiracy might ultimately just reinforce the sense that nothing matters, and nobody gets out alive.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mine
Noun
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Our current ideas about archives as these infinite repositories feel like a bit of a fiction.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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The internet has become a repository of LGBTQ+-themed Miss Honey memes, who has been noted as a gay icon on Reddit threads, X (formerly Twitter) posts and Tumblr reblogs.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The affidavit said Geri then threatened to test an explosive in the street.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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About 10 minutes afterward, prosecutors said Williams texted Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and other city officials to warn about the bomb threat, suggesting the explosive was possibly in the city hall rotunda.—
Julia Marnin,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Gunmen attacked the Nova Music Festival and Kibbutz Be’eri, among other targets.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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Chiefs edge rusher George Karlaftis is capable of lining up on both sides, and Spagnuolo should look to exploit what could be a vulnerable area to attack the Lions’ front.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Nick and Ray’s Pumpkin Patch, which has been operating since 2000, and offers a pick-your-own pumpkin patch, hay rides, haunted gold mine and a corn maze, according to the farm’s website.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated October 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The stock has fallen nearly 17% since last Wednesday, when the company announced a tragic mud rush earlier this month at one of its copper and gold mines in Indonesia; two workers have been found dead, and five remain missing.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Saints basically made one play on offense, the 87-yard bomb to Rashid Shaheed.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Through the streets of World War I Paris, the bohemian artist attempts to outmaneuver bombs, policemen, girlfriends, and critics in an increasingly desperate search of a home for his art.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Everyone knows Amazon is a treasure trove of gems that can upgrade your travel experience; however, few travelers know there are more opportunities to score Black Friday-level deals on luggage, travel accessories, and more outside of Prime Day.—
Emily Belfiore,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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In addition to its medieval manuscripts, the library catalog is a treasure trove of more recent history.—
Ryan Byrnes,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Specialized teams were called to the scene to defuse booby traps in the residential building, city police said.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Specialized teams were called to the scene to defuse booby traps in the building, police said.—
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FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Last month, three officers were killed when they were ambushed while responding to a domestic call in York County, Pennsylvania.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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In September 1986, Pinochet’s motorcade was ambushed and five soldiers were killed and many others injured.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
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