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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
Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Thales will lead the integration of multiple unmanned assets, both above and below the water, into becoming a true system of systems for safer, more efficient and agile mine hunting missions.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2026
Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
Though plenty of comedy is mined from the setup, the film also tackles heavier themes like aging and grief with a sensitive touch, thanks in part to Squibb's smart performance.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025
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Noun
More than all the mines in Africa combined?
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Thales will lead the integration of multiple unmanned assets, both above and below the water, into becoming a true system of systems for safer, more efficient and agile mine hunting missions.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
In addition, Toor said, Craig 1 was built near a coal seam that has had all of its coal mined.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
Though plenty of comedy is mined from the setup, the film also tackles heavier themes like aging and grief with a sensitive touch, thanks in part to Squibb's smart performance.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mine
Noun
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Visitors cannot enter the repositories, but walkways along the exterior allow close views of the austere wooden structures and their distinctive clay-and-charcoal foundations.—
Navya Verma,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Jan. 2026
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Online repositories can make the works fully available.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Much like his father, the younger Trotter is known for his explosive downhill tackling and power.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
2 Jan. 2026
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Each suspect is charged with one count of conspiracy to damage by means of fire or an explosive.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Kyiv — Russia attacked Ukraine with a hypersonic Oreshnik missile overnight Thursday, a rare use of one of its most advanced weapons during the latest onslaught targeting the country amid freezing temperatures.—
Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with 242 drones and 36 missiles, the Ukrainian Air Force said Friday morning.—
Morgan Winsor,
ABC News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The operational status of the gold mines tied to Maduro's regime remains unclear.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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Whether romantic or professional, collaborations become gold mines.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
23 Dec. 2025
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When Russian aircraft carrier bombs thwart their plans to seek a more undisturbed area, Russian soldiers start to seek out their bunker.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
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Rather, many Iranians instead blamed the leadership for either provoking the conflict or failing to meaningfully defend the country from Israeli – or American – bombs.—
Kamran Talattof,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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From throw pillows to light decor pieces, TJ Maxx offers a treasure trove of items perfect for styling homes.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Dec. 2025
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Discovery+ hosts a treasure trove of House Hunters spinoffs, so there is pretty much a version for everyone's taste.—
Ilana Gordon,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Dec. 2025
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When two bumbling thieves (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern) attempt to rob his home, Kevin begins an elaborately violent, slapstick battle of wits via booby traps involving a tarantula, paint buckets, and flamethrowers.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Dec. 2025
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While claims of booby traps and rivers of mercury would likely make anyone think twice about entering the tomb, this is not the main barrier to full excavation.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Dec. 2025
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The Colorado Avalanche ambushed the Ottawa Senators’ goaltenders so badly Thursday night, the visitors signed a new one in the middle of the game.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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In another high-profile attack, suspects ambushed authorities at the Prairieland Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Mine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mine. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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