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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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pay dirt
Noun
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Located about 25 miles south of Fort Myers, this family-friendly, 33-square-mile barrier island is famous for its collection of shells—especially scallop, clam, and tulip varieties—and sand dollars, forming a veritable treasure trove for collectors.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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Boston and its environs are a treasure trove of intimate spaces and sweeping views, dreamy restaurants and enchanting balconies.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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According to the Florida Museum of Natural History, Florida's fossil record stretches back more than 50 million years, with shark teeth among the most common finds in beaches, creek beds and riverbeds.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Around the same time, archaeologists uncovered an Etruscan tomb roughly 30 miles north of Rome – an unusual find that hadn't been looted.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Pay dirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pay%20dirt. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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