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silent auction

an auction in which sealed bids are submitted before a certain time

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silent auction Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • run: He also made 100 by running a silent auction with his wonderful image of the two dolphins in the waves.

Preposition: with

  • prise: Silent auction with special prizes, for the benefit of the Turda Theater's building renovation.
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