gold rush
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Tweet n. 1. a. A rush of migrants to an area where gold has been discovered. b. Gold Rush The rush of migrants to California that began in 1848 after gold was found at Sutter's Mill, northeast of Sacramento. 2. Headlong pursuit of wealth and success: a gold rush on Wall Street. |
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