auction
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Thirty-six years later, England midfielder Steve Hodge put the jersey he swapped with Maradona that day up for auction.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The Debt Management Office is due to auction green gilts maturing in 2037 on Tuesday and index-linked gilts maturing in 2035 on Wednesday.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
A couple who spotted two paintings in a skip while walking their dog have seen them fetch £16,000 at auction.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Netflix ultimately bowed out of the auction in late February.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
Nat sighed with relief and ran to tell Lizza about the auction of the Mars.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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