pay dirt

Definition of pay dirtnext
as in treasure trove

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Recent Examples of pay dirt Three plays later, sophomore running back Zach Fultz touched pay dirt to cut the lead in half at 14-7 just inside seven minutes left in the half. Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025 The hosts punted on their next possession and Mounds View again drove for pay dirt. Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025 Jordan still received most of the carries in the first quarter and reached pay dirt on USC’s next possession to even the game at 7, putting his head down and barreling into the end zone from the 1-yard line. Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025 However, Barkley, for all his efforts on Sunday, didn’t find pay dirt. Scott Thompson, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for pay dirt
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Noun
  • Four years later, the subsequent owner of his home found it and returned the treasure trove to Perrulli — who couldn't look at it for another two decades.
    Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
  • At this point, nearly every New York creative has considered a move to Mexico City, with its verdant parks, walkable neighborhoods, ever-evolving food scene, and artistic treasure trove of galleries and museums.
    Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
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  • Even better, prices start at just $6, and every find is under $25.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026
  • And for a unique find, grab the $13 wireless sleep headband, ideal for light sleepers.
    Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026

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“Pay dirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pay%20dirt. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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