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Recent Examples of pay dirt
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.
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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
The Carter Emanuel to Tyson Carter connection yields pay dirt once more on a 48-yard catch and run by Tyson Carter — his second touchdown catch on the night; Emanuel’s fourth touchdown pass.
—Staff Reports, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
Rodgers led his Jets offense 73 yards after the Patriots’ punt on eight plays, taking off 4:13 of clock to cap his first touchdown drive with a screen pass to Allen Lazard, his old Green Bay Packers teammate he’s already found twice this season in pay dirt.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 20 Sep. 2024
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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
The Carter Emanuel to Tyson Carter connection yields pay dirt once more on a 48-yard catch and run by Tyson Carter — his second touchdown catch on the night; Emanuel’s fourth touchdown pass.
—Staff Reports, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
Rodgers led his Jets offense 73 yards after the Patriots’ punt on eight plays, taking off 4:13 of clock to cap his first touchdown drive with a screen pass to Allen Lazard, his old Green Bay Packers teammate he’s already found twice this season in pay dirt.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 20 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pay dirt
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Songs crafted by artists who emerged in this era arrived like troubadours, bequeathing a treasure trove for troubled times.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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China's intent is to haul back to Earth a Mars treasure trove or rock and soil via its Tianwen-3 mission.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
29 June 2025
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This week, a new find is shedding light on just how long mind-controlling parasites have plagued the insect world.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
29 June 2025
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Vera Bradley Ripstop Mini Sling Backpack, $19 with Prime This Prime-exclusive deal might be our favorite outlet find of the week.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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“Pay dirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pay%20dirt. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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