pay dirts

noun

plural of pay dirt
as in treasure troves

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  1. treasure troves
  2. strikes
  3. discoveries
  4. finds
Noun
  • Small Vases and Vessels Flea markets are treasure troves for tiny vases and vessels.
    — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 June 2026
  • Thrift stores can be treasure troves for stunning lamp shades and antique lamps.
    — Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
Definition of treasure troves
Noun
  • The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • That came after the Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of launching strikes on an airport in the Yemeni capital and warned the attacks would end a years-long de facto truce between the two sides.
    — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Definition of strikes
Noun
  • Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
    — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • The botanist said the Claremont Fire, which officials expect won’t be contained until early August, has done serious damage to the Boise goldenweed population just months after Ertter published research on her discoveries.
    — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 15 July 2026
Definition of discoveries
Noun
  • The summer markdowns are aplenty and Amazon’s Designer Outlet is overflowing with the best finds.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • And humanity aims to follow up on such finds — possibly by astronauts working out of a research base.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of finds
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