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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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Diving into this treasure trove of unseen performances, working with the editor Jonathan Redmond, Luhrmann has fashioned a streamlined and exquisitely paced concert film.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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The new multidisciplinary platform is a treasure trove of information and includes a comprehensive, accredited training program, the Perimenopause Certificate.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That’s a rare find in a world where streaming and security usually come with subscription strings attached.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
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The ancient tombs, along with the area’s previous finds, suggest this part of Manduria served as a structured cemetery-like space in ancient times.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Pay dirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pay%20dirt. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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