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Recent Examples of pay dirt
The hosts punted on their next possession and Mounds View again drove for pay dirt.
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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
While many people come to Austin seeking pay dirt, Richard wanted to run a business that was, above all else, founded on community.
—Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Which is why Diaby, 26, put in overtime in the offseason to close the gap between pressure and pay dirt.
Through Pilates, his playing weight has dropped from 270 to 260 pounds with an increase in flexibility.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 July 2025
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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
While many people come to Austin seeking pay dirt, Richard wanted to run a business that was, above all else, founded on community.
—Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Which is why Diaby, 26, put in overtime in the offseason to close the gap between pressure and pay dirt.
Through Pilates, his playing weight has dropped from 270 to 260 pounds with an increase in flexibility.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pay dirt
Noun
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The Rockefellers have amassed quite a treasure trove of opulent jewels over the decades (and beautiful homes to boot).—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
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Social media creators, in particular, represent a treasure trove for AI companies thanks to their vast archives of video content, both published and unpublished.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Shop our favorite finds before they’re gone, starting at $36.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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The find marks one of many major archaeological discoveries in Asia Minor in recent months.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Pay dirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pay%20dirt. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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