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gold rush

Los Angeles phrase
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Meaning & Definition

A period of rapid migration and economic growth due to the discovery of a valuable resource, historically gold, but metaphorically used for new booming industries in LA.

Example Usage
« Everyone's moving to LA for the tech industry, it's like a new gold rush for digital creators. »
Many people are relocating to Los Angeles because the digital creation and tech industries are experiencing rapid growth, similar to a historical gold rush.
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