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Noun
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The sale, made during a pair of auctions hosted by Christie's New York, amounted to about 16% of the night's total sales.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026 -
Perhaps just as intriguing, the sale revealed more about the market below $20 million, which saw deep bidding that has been missing from auctions in recent years.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
19 May 2026
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The other three sales were the hyperscalers.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Extensive fraud in sales transaction reporting likely means the state has lost out on millions of dollars in marijuana excise tax revenue while businesses that follow the law have paid more than their fair share, industry insiders claim.—
Christopher Osher,
ProPublica,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Dealers spoke less about blockbuster transactions than long conversations, introductions, and institutional interest.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
20 May 2026
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Lawsuits against states' firearm rules The federal government generally only sets the floor for firearm use and transactions, regulating issues such as background checks, barring most felons from having guns, and establishing rules for dealer licenses.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
20 May 2026
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on X that LIRR service remains suspended as negotiations continue, and the city is preparing for travel disruptions.—
Gabriella Rudy,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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With no deal, workers went on strike just after midnight Saturday and no new negotiations are currently scheduled.—
John Dias,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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“Silent auctions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silent%20auctions. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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