placer
Example Sentences
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As opposed to placer mines, his property holds lode mines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2024
Simonson, a conference placer in diving, has been accepted academically to go to Notre Dame.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 8, 2021
Mr. Tremblay began placer mining a few years ago, a passion he admitted is stoked more by the thrill of discovery than the prospect of striking it rich.
From New York Times ● Oct. 15, 2017
A five-time championship finalist and Top 8 placer in the 50 freestyle and 100 backstroke his first three seasons, McGinnis has a second-place state finish in the back as a sophomore to his credit.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 14, 2015
"Men get rich placer mining now and then, and it might happen to me," he said.
From Delilah of the Snows by Harold Bindloss
