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auction

[awk-shuhn] / ˈɔk ʃən /
NOUN
competitive sale; sale by bid
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In addition, the high yield at an auction of 10-year Treasurys late Wednesday attracted investors.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

That Walter never put the Lakers up for bid echoes how he bought the Dodgers: An auction had been scheduled among three finalists for the Dodgers, including Walter and his partners.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

In addition to the company's head office in Nottingham, it now has auction hubs across the country, including in Derby, Birmingham, Bo'ness and Margam, with a further site in Zaragoza, Spain.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

But she also noted that there could be bigger retailers out there that have more overlap with the auction site.

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

But when I asked her if I could spend today with Mr. Keller learning stuff, she seemed happy to say yes—I think she felt bad about the auction letter.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio

Last week, the Treasury Department released its quarterly refunding announcement, which laid out the schedule of bond auctions that will be held to raise money for the government over the coming months.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

Government bond auctions are due from Spain and France, while Germany detailed next Wednesday’s long-end bond auction.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

The Whatnot auctions are events—sellers are personalities who fire up bids, chats buzz with hundreds of buyers, and the animating pressure is often the same: bid now or lose out.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

He claimed the women had profited from selling dozens of his daughter's items at auctions in the US in 2021 and 2023, accusing them of having "deliberately concealed" their sale.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

During his father’s last few years Joe had gone with him often up to Colorado, up to the auctions in Monte Vista and Alamosa and other towns in the San Luis Valley.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols

A Pacific island leader says there were "no consultations" before the US announced swathes of nearby ocean could be auctioned for deep-sea mining exploration, telling AFP the industry faced strong opposition among his people.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

Apex, the Stegosaurus, was auctioned to Kenneth Griffin, founder and CEO of the hedge fund Citadel.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

On this day, a stroller would be auctioned.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 27, 2026

A little-known sister painting of Sir Edwin Landseer's Monarch of the Glen is expected to fetch up to £4m when it is auctioned in London next month.

From BBC Jun. 16, 2026

Earlier in the year Mr. Clutter's Japanese neighbor, Hideo Ashida, had auctioned his farming equipment and moved to Nebraska.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

Government bond supply will be modest from the eurozone, with Germany selling 5 billion euros in April 2031 Bobl and Finland auctioning up to 1.5 billion euros in April 2030- and April 2041-dated bonds.

From The Wall Street Journal May 19, 2026

These sessions are part of free Living Well activities at the Pembury hospice, which plans to mark 10 years since the programme started by auctioning a piece of art made by participants.

From BBC Mar. 28, 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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