strike gold
Example Sentences
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With the risk for entry-level jobs, they are thinking there is value in trying to strike gold with a music career or trying to be a famous internet personality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
The Nuggets are hoping to strike gold again, like they did last summer when they took Christian Braun out of Kansas at No. 21.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 22, 2023
In Northern California, prospectors are looking to strike gold after the winter storms, recalling a storied era in state history.
From New York Times ● Apr. 22, 2023
I didn’t always strike gold, or even silver, here.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 7, 2023
Joan had seen many men dig for gold, and find a little now and then, but she had never seen men dig when they knew they were going to strike gold.
From The Border Legion by Grey, Zane
