finders

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The goldmining museum, which contains a collection of artifacts dating back to the 1874 Black Hills Gold Rush, offers panning lessons and the chance to prospect on its land, finders keepers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 13, 2025

“They gave it to us, as, I guess you call it a finders keepers thing,” Kane said.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2024

The auction took place on 21 February and the money was shared between the finders and the landowner.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2024

Some cheered him on in his bid for freedom; others were simply impressed he had managed to elude his finders for so long.

From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2024

“In other words, finders keepers! Speaking of which, what is the condition of those Incorrigible pups these days?”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood