rich seam

Frequency: 7.211.8 per million words

A seam containing a large amount of a valuable substance; also used figuratively.

seamADJECTIVE + SEAM (geology)

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Examples (10)

  • They're still mining a rich seam of high-grade coal.
  • The festival exploits a rich seam of talent in the local area.
  • Historians have discovered a rich seam of previously unexamined documents.
  • The author found a rich seam of inspiration in local folklore.
  • This new research project has uncovered a rich seam of data.
  • Her personal experiences proved to be a rich seam for her novels.
  • The documentary explores a rich seam of cultural history.
  • The emerging market represents a rich seam for investors.
  • The internet offers a rich seam of educational content.
  • Geologists are hopeful of finding another rich seam of gold in the region.