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Recent Examples of silent auction
There will be live and silent auctions and a 50-50 raffle.
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
The public will be able to visit the space beginning June 18 with a silent auction taking place prior on June 6.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
One tent showcased signed jerseys up for a silent auction, as kids played lawn games nearby.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 1 June 2025
The night will also include a silent auction and live entertainment.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
The public will be able to visit the space beginning June 18 with a silent auction taking place prior on June 6.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
One tent showcased signed jerseys up for a silent auction, as kids played lawn games nearby.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 1 June 2025
The night will also include a silent auction and live entertainment.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silent auction
Noun
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Over several years, Firefly lost major investors, faced additional litigation, and in 2017, nearly all its assets were sold at auction.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The three-day event, one of a half-dozen auctions during Monterey Auto Week, is scheduled Aug. 14-16 at the Hyatt Regency Resort and the adjacent Del Monte Golf Course.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
27 July 2025
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The intricate, retro-style set is designed with some of Clarkson’s favorite pieces from her home line, including the Emily Wide Rattan Sideboard that’s currently on sale for 73 percent off.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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Women's Summer Two-piece Blazer Outfit This sleeveless vest and pants set is an absolute steal, on sale for just $34 for both pieces.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
30 July 2025
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Banks routinely share transaction information with third parties, build detailed consumer profiles, and sell insights about your spending habits.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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As Crow-Armstrong stood at his locker inside American Family Field’s visiting clubhouse following Wednesday’s 10-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers, he was reminded that the Cubs executed that franchise-changing transaction exactly four years earlier (July 30, 2021).—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Both sides had finalized the trade pact in May after three years of intense negotiations — marked by thorny issues such as visas, tariff reduction and tax breaks.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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How much can the fans’ opinion sway CBA negotiations behind closed doors?—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
25 July 2025
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“Silent auction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silent%20auction. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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