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auction

[awk-shuhn] / ˈɔk ʃən /
NOUN
competitive sale; sale by bid
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That auction was billed as Buffett’s last for Glide but he changed his mind.

From Barron's

Bonds are reflecting investors’ concerns, most recently with the tepid investor response last week to a $69 billion auction of 2-year Treasuries.

From Barron's

Give credit to market competition and government spectrum auctions.

From The Wall Street Journal

What’s Next: The spectrum auction is slated to begin June 2 and last several weeks.

From Barron's

In January, RR Auction held an auction to celebrate the anniversary that included rare items such as Jobs’ bedroom desk and bow ties.

From Los Angeles Times