auction
Example Sentences
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Italy will hold auctions on Wednesday and Friday.
Developed by the culture ministry, it scans images on sales platforms, auctions and social media to identify any cultural assets of Turkish origin that may have been trafficked, with flagged items sent for expert assessment.
From Barron's
While United would be wary of getting involved in an auction over wages with their city rivals, they are prepared to make a substantial effort to sign Anderson.
From BBC
“While we’ve submitted a bid and hope to continue our partnership, even at a reduced level, we now have to prepare to meet our customers’ delivery needs regardless of the outcome of the auction.”
From Barron's
Three years later, in a highly theatrical piece of performance art, he staged a live destruction of his Girl with Balloon at Sotheby's auction house - moments after it was sold for £1m.
From BBC
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