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gold rush
This term carries a strong connotation of urgency, desperation, and chaotic competition. In its literal sense, it evokes the historical imagery of the mid-19th century, characterized by rapid migration and the hope of instant wealth. It implies a collective frenzy where the desire for profit outweighs stability or planning.
When used metaphorically, it describes a modern economic or technological scramble. It is frequently applied to emerging markets, such as the "AI gold rush" or "crypto gold rush," to highlight a speculative bubble or a race to dominate a new industry before the opportunity vanishes.
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Thousands of hopeful prospectors flocked to California during the gold rush.
I wonder if I would have had the courage to join the gold rush back then.
The Klondike gold rush brought a wave of settlers to the frozen north.
Imagine the chaos of a town built overnight during a gold rush.
There is a digital gold rush happening right now in the field of artificial intelligence.
It is just another gold rush where everyone is chasing the next big trend.
The sudden discovery of lithium created a modern gold rush in the region.
Stop treating this market like a gold rush and start thinking long term.