placer

Example Sentences

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Dorr, whose story earned newspaper coverage in subsequent years, claimed the sand there was “very rich in placer gold.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2023

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

Paul III. voulant justifier le nom donn� � cette forteresse, fit placer au sommet de l'�difice une statue de marbre, repr�sentant un ange tenant � la main une �p�e nue.

From Walks in Rome by Hare, Augustus J. C.