Collocations withauction
These are words often used in combination withauction.
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art auction
We all remember what used to happen in the art auction world.
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auction catalogue
Anybody who has bought a property auction catalogue or had one sent to him will see there are marvellous bargain auctions every month.
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auction site
A new agent has not yet learned which search engine to try first, or which auction site offers the best bargains.
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charity auction
A charity auction was held to name the main character.
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internet auction
Individual cases of fraud associated with internet auction sites do not fall within their remit, and such investigations remain the responsibility of local police forces.
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live auction
Scrutiny of live auction marts is also inevitable.
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livestock auction
Livestock auction markets are an important link in the marketing chain.
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online auction
This academic prototype of an online auction has the age-old institution of a fish market as the underlying model.
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public auction
Public auction, on the other hand, made contacts more anonymous.
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silent auction
Included at this event are food, craft, and art booths; a silent auction; and the annual 5k run.
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