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AJC.com, 29 May 2026
The 26th annual signature event, held at the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, included a silent auction showcasing an array of designer and vintage handbags, exclusive experience packages, and exciting grab bag opportunities.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Celebrate indoors at Carmel Country Club with live music, a buffet and drinks, a live and silent auction and a raffle.
—Ace The Stigma Foundation, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
The organization’s events, such as the annual Designer Textile Reuse Challenge—a showcase of local talent held each Earth Day—help raise funds through a silent auction while celebrating creativity and sustainability.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
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AJC.com, 29 May 2026
The 26th annual signature event, held at the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, included a silent auction showcasing an array of designer and vintage handbags, exclusive experience packages, and exciting grab bag opportunities.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Celebrate indoors at Carmel Country Club with live music, a buffet and drinks, a live and silent auction and a raffle.
—Ace The Stigma Foundation, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
The organization’s events, such as the annual Designer Textile Reuse Challenge—a showcase of local talent held each Earth Day—help raise funds through a silent auction while celebrating creativity and sustainability.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silent auction
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Zwirner also cautioned against confusing a decline in auction sales of young and contemporary artists with a waning interest in them.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
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Goldberg was obsessive about using original materials, apparently bragging to neighbors about outbidding Martha Stewart on a set of tiles at auction.—
Jesse Armas,
Curbed,
16 June 2026
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The state is alleging its inspectors visited Ashlynn Marketing Group’s facility in Santee in May 2025 and found kratom powders, capsules, liquids and chewable tablets being manufactured and held for sale.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Tickets for Ye’s upcoming San Antonio concert are set to go on sale to the general public, according to Ticketmaster.—
Aaron A. Bedoya,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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On the federal side, there are tax consequences to these transactions.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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But some recent transactions show the willingness to go higher for priority assets.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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The decision was made due to logistical challenges and in hopes of avoiding delays that might derail the negotiation process, one source said.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria has reclaimed 450 acres of ancestral land in Butte County after roughly seven years of negotiations.—
Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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“Silent auction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silent%20auction. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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