gold mine
Example Sentences
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China was once seen as a gold mine for certain films — namely, big studio movies — that could get approval from its government for release.
From Los Angeles Times
Mining operations already occur nearby, such as at the Ladolam gold mine on Lihir, where waste material is discharged into the ocean.
From Science Daily
My first year as an MBA student was a gold mine of entertainment as I regaled Clark with tales of the hookups between classmates.
From Los Angeles Times
Eighteen workers trapped for about 18 hours in a gold mine in north-western Colombia have been rescued by emergency crews, the country's government has said.
From BBC
If Freddie Freeman wasn’t enough of a jumping-off point for the documentary, the filmmakers interviewed his father, Fred Freeman, a source that provided a “gold mine” of information.
From Los Angeles Times
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