auctioning
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Amy Winehouse's father must pay just under £1m to two of his daughter's friends after a failed High Court claim over the auctioning of the late singer's items.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Only Germany is auctioning bonds on Wednesday, with a total of 2 billion euros in 2041- and 2047-dated Bunds on offer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026
Japan is auctioning 40-year bonds on Wednesday, and weak demand would raise the risk of renewed selling.
From Barron's ● Jan. 27, 2026
At his Mar‑a‑Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, President Donald Trump rang in the New Year by auctioning off a live‑painted portrait of Jesus Christ that fetched $2.75 million, according to multiple reports.
From Salon ● Jan. 4, 2026
I earned a decent amount of money each month by selling commercial time on my POV channel and by auctioning off any unneeded magic items, armor, or weapons I acquired during my travels.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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