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Recent Examples of pay dirt
Three plays later, sophomore running back Zach Fultz touched pay dirt to cut the lead in half at 14-7 just inside seven minutes left in the half.
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Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
The hosts punted on their next possession and Mounds View again drove for pay dirt.
—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
And finally, Payne Durham, one of the tight ends picking up the slack for the injured Cade Otton, found pay dirt with one of his two catches on the day.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024
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Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
The hosts punted on their next possession and Mounds View again drove for pay dirt.
—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
And finally, Payne Durham, one of the tight ends picking up the slack for the injured Cade Otton, found pay dirt with one of his two catches on the day.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pay dirt
Noun
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There’s no denying that outlets are certified treasure troves for sourcing steep discounts on designer clothes.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
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So, even with the sun's interference, 3I/ATLAS delivered a treasure trove of data.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Keep reading to shop Stewart’s elegant and timeless travel look with finds starting at just $15.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Scientists may be one step closer in their hunt for signs of past life on Mars after the Curiosity rover's latest find.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Pay dirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pay%20dirt. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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