auction
noun
a publicly held sale at which property or goods are sold to the highest bidder.
have auctioned
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present perfectof auction.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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It has been estimated that Kennedy could have auctioned off the ball for at least $500,000.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2021
The Rapid City Journal reports that it’s the seventh straight year the state wildlife officials have auctioned off the tag to help raise funds for bighorn sheep research and development.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 30, 2019
The public has occasionally had a window onto the real-time machinations of fashion — big brands such as Gucci have live-streamed their shows, charity events have auctioned off seats along the runway.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 3, 2015
Since then, local officials have auctioned several blocks of land.
From New York Times ● Apr. 2, 2014
Only four Hirsts have auctioned for more than $1 million this year, and none above $2 million.
From BusinessWeek ● Nov. 21, 2012
