silent auction

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Recent Examples of silent auction Additionally, an on-site silent auction was held, supporting the Motion Picture & Television Fund. Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025 There will also be a silent auction with around a dozen items. Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025 Hamburgers and fries will be available for purchase and a silent auction will be held. Meghan Davy Sandvold, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025 The black tie optional Soaring Strings celebrates Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s 47th season via a silent auction with online bidding, The CoverGirls Violin Show, cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and music and dancing until 10:30 p.m. on April 26. Jessi Virtusio, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for silent auction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silent auction
Noun
  • The example crossing the auction block through Bonhams, chassis No. 001, was driven by Jenson Button’s teammate, Rubens Barrichello.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 May 2025
  • Cannes Packages Nearly that time again: Away from the small screen, the movie packages are starting to roll in for this year’s Cannes Market, and there’s some heat on the auction blocks.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 May 2025
Noun
  • In the indie film realm, sales agents are choosing to view Trump’s declarations as another tantrum.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 5 May 2025
  • Tickets for this and other Phil productions go on sale Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT, after package deals for multiple shows previously went up for grabs.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 5 May 2025
Noun
  • The rollover has been the most frequent IRA transaction, and rollover contributions exceed regular contributions by a significant amount.
    Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
  • The other transaction to watch for those trying to collect breadcrumbs is a possible George Pickens trade.
    Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The two countries signed the accord following months of sometimes fraught negotiations.
    Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 2 May 2025
  • What Happens Next Trump's approval rating could fluctuate in the coming weeks, depending on the outcome of key events, including critical negotiations in the Russia-Ukraine war, the evolving tariff situation and concerns about a recession.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025

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“Silent auction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silent%20auction. Accessed 11 May. 2025.

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