Recent Examples on the WebDonations were made throughout the night with an auctioneer announcing over $40,000 was already raised within a few minutes of beginning and more was added throughout the night as guests were able to send amounts through a tablet on the dinner tables.—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 22 May 2024 These pictures have one thing in common: They were purchased, market observers say, by clients who promised to pay a minimum price before the auctioneer had even picked up the gavel.—Zachary Small, New York Times, 19 May 2024 In contrast, her artistic collaborator Jeannie Hutchins, who is white, played her liberal friend, a Smith College graduate and a slave auctioneer.—Salamishah Tillet, New York Times, 10 May 2024 According to a release, the amfAR Gala Cannes will take place at Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc and will feature additional special performances and a live auction of luxury goods, experiences and art led by auctioneer Simon de Pury.—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 9 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for auctioneer
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