Example Sentences
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During the ceremony, she successfully bid £16,000 for a pair of tickets to see Harry Styles in New York - then immediately returned her prize to be auctioned a second time.
From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026
The resort was set to be auctioned after the family defaulted on a loan.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
To celebrate Monroe’s 100th birthday on June 1, five photos from the shoot are being auctioned off through proxy bidding until Tuesday morning, when the live auction will occur.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
In the weeks leading to Thursday, Colbert auctioned off a raft of props and costumes featured on the show, as well as pieces of set including a giant illuminated sign.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
These were the books captured on the Mars and auctioned off to Dr. Stearns!
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
