as in gold mines
an abundant source
the university has long been a mother lode of athletic talent, with many alumni joining the rarefied ranks of the professionals
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Streptomyces are bacteria that live in soil and are known as gold mines for antibiotic molecule discovery.
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Men frequently went to work in the country's booming gold mines.
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Small Vases and Vessels Flea markets are treasure troves for tiny vases and vessels.
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Thrift stores can be treasure troves for stunning lamp shades and antique lamps.
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The breadth of the acquisition represented by the two gifts establishes the Menil Collection as one of the most substantial repositories of Winters’ work in the United States, the museum said.
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However, this volume highlights the urgent global need for permanent deep geological repositories or widespread reprocessing to safely manage long-term waste.
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“Mother lodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mother%20lodes. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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