at auction
Frequency: 8.518.2 per million words
used to describe the method of sale as being an auction
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Examples (10)
- The house was sold at auction for half a million pounds.
- I try to buy furniture at auction because it's often cheaper.
- She picked up this antique vase for a bargain at auction.
- The rare manuscript is expected to fetch a high price when it is offered at auction next month.
- The artwork will be sold at a charity auction to raise funds for the hospital.
- He acquired most of his art collection by buying pieces at auction over the years.
- Unfortunately, the property failed to sell at auction and was later withdrawn from the market.
- Valuable government assets are sometimes liquidated at auction.
- Have you ever considered purchasing a car at auction?
- Many people now prefer to bid for collectibles at an online auction.