auction

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The former minister, who served in several roles including foreign minister, has been embroiled in a long-running legal battle contesting the auction and takeover of his properties in Nairobi over an unsettled bank loan.

From BBC

A tin of beef dripping that was taken on the first successful Mount Everest expedition has been sold at auction.

From BBC

Italy will hold auctions on Wednesday and Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal

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