by auction
Frequency: 6.06.5 per million words
indicates the process or means by which something is sold
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Examples (10)
- The goods were put up for sale by auction.
- They decided to sell the historic mansion by auction to attract the highest bidder.
- The bankrupt company's assets will be liquidated by auction next month.
- Many rare collectibles are now sold exclusively by auction online.
- Is it more profitable to sell property by auction or through a private treaty?
- The farm equipment was sold by auction after the owner retired.
- Selling the artwork by auction ensured it reached its fair market value.
- We have been advised that the best way to dispose of the estate is by auction.
- The seized vehicles are scheduled to be sold by auction to the public.
- She acquired her first vintage car by auction in the 1980s.