pay dirt

as in treasure trove

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Recent Examples of pay dirt Proteins tend to be hardier molecules than DNA, though, and in samples from the skull’s temporal bone (the ones on the sides of the head, just behind the cheekbones), the researchers struck pay dirt. ArsTechnica, 18 June 2025 Two different quarterbacks threw for touchdowns, while four different skill position players found pay dirt as St. Louis gained over 400 scrimmage yards in the win. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025 But, once again, the 49ers answered with a touchdown of their own, as Deebo Samuel found his way into pay dirt to retake the lead, 28-21. Scott Thompson, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024 Jalen Hurts finds pay dirt with 12 minutes left in the fourth quarter. Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for pay dirt
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Noun
  • To walk into a bookstore this month is to walk into a treasure trove of brilliant new work for young people.
    Caroline Carlson September 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Either way, the past 100 years of science writing are a treasure trove.
    Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Playful prints, vivid colors, and global finds bring personality to every type of home, from industrial lofts to beach retreats.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The find has sparked widespread discussion and awe among viewers.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Pay dirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pay%20dirt. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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