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Recent Examples of silent auction
The night will also include a silent auction and live entertainment.
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025
Both a live and silent auction will raise critical funds needed to support these programs.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
The event will include dinner prepared by chef Maeve Rochford, wine and cocktails, live music and a silent auction.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
First held in the late 1800s, the event has grown into a vibrant community celebration featuring carnival games, live music, food trucks, a silent auction, and a White Elephant Sale — one of the largest flea markets in Howard County.
—Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2025
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025
Both a live and silent auction will raise critical funds needed to support these programs.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
The event will include dinner prepared by chef Maeve Rochford, wine and cocktails, live music and a silent auction.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
First held in the late 1800s, the event has grown into a vibrant community celebration featuring carnival games, live music, food trucks, a silent auction, and a White Elephant Sale — one of the largest flea markets in Howard County.
—Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silent auction
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In 2024, the auction generated nearly $548,000, which the fire department uses to support itself, care for the herd, and assist other regional charities.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
4 July 2025
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These platforms use machine learning to analyze user intent, time of day, device type and countless other signals—optimizing bids in every single auction.—
Michelle Wicmandy,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Skechers is a popular walking shoe brand with several styles on sale right now, including slip-on shoes from the Martha Stewart collection.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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The sales event begins at 12 a.m. PDT/3 a.m. EDT on July 8.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
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My company led the engagement from end to end, managing every stage of the transaction, from initial borrower readiness documentation and full IP valuation to coordination with insurance carriers and the lending partner.—
Joseph K. Hopkins,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Mendez was employed by Rep 1 Baseball, which is also listed in the grievance, at the time of the transactions.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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The two sides would also begin negotiations on a lasting ceasefire.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
12 July 2025
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Topline President Donald Trump announced Saturday his administration is imposing 30% tariffs on imports from the European Union and Mexico, hiking up the tariff rate for two of the U.S.’s biggest trading partners despite lengthy negotiations.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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“Silent auction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silent%20auction. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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