pay dirt

as in treasure trove

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Recent Examples of pay dirt 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 Jalen Hurts finds pay dirt with 12 minutes left in the fourth quarter. Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024 But nonetheless, no one found pay dirt. Scott Thompson, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024 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 See All Example Sentences for pay dirt
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Noun
  • Fortunately, Abercrombie is a treasure trove of the season’s hottest looks at prices that can still fit your budget.
    Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 14 Aug. 2025
  • After all, your email is a treasure trove of useful data that can be employed in further attacks.
    Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Where to Find Them While high-end retailers offer marble boxes, Berkus suggests exploring secondhand options for unique finds.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Plus, so many of our favorite finds are on sale at the moment with discounts up to 50 percent off.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025

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“Pay dirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pay%20dirt. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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