collector
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Cena, who is himself a car collector, recounted one of the most significant car purchases of his life -- "a fake Lamborghini."
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
The three items were sold to a British private collector at Dominic Winter Auctioneers in the Cotswolds on Wednesday, fetching a hammer price of £5,000 - double the estimate.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
In one, she said the hospital sent her bill to a debt collector five months after the birth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
“Conceived on a grand architectural scale, this landmark residence balances timeless grandeur with thoughtful functionality, creating a true trophy property for the most discerning collector of fine real estate,” the listing adds.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
He was also a tireless collector and annotator of East European folk song, and is in fact one of the chief architects of a whole branch of music study known as ethnomusicology.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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Several months later, a second villager entered the mine grounds with some 200 other gold collectors, according to court filings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
When the sale was first announced, Littleton Auctions called it a "once-in-a-generation opportunity for fans and collectors alike", but confirmed the band did not support the sale.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Amid lagging sales, retailers marked down the figurines, alienating collectors who want to see items appreciate in value.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
Card-game makers have also put more focus on releasing rare and limited-edition cards, helping retain the interest of collectors and driving card prices higher on the secondary market.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
The very wealthiest collectors have had to make do with copies of the later editions.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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