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Last year, it attained a valuation of $2.96 billion and recently finished two years of digitizing maps and other documents from the state archives in neighboring Zambia, where it hit pay dirt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

A play later, Caleb Williams hit pay dirt on an 11-yard run, giving USC a one-point lead.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2023

Before its pioneering messenger RNA technology hit pay dirt, Moderna rewarded its executives and co-founders with generous helpings of stock.

From Washington Post • Apr. 29, 2023

After all, it looks as though they have hit pay dirt with their rookie class — most notably with tackles Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas and cornerback Tariq Woolen.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 8, 2022

“The medical students will hit pay dirt with Old Man Lichtenberger,” I said, summing up.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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