charity auction

collocation in English

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charity
noun
uk
/ˈtʃær.ə.ti/us
/ˈtʃer.ə.t̬i/
an organization whose purpose is to give money, food, or help to those who need it, or to carry out activities such as medical research that will help people in need, and not to make ...
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auction
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈɔːk.ʃən/us
/ˈɑːk.ʃən/
a usually public sale of goods or property, where people make higher and higher bids (= offers of money) for each thing, until the thing is sold to the person who will ...
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(Definition ofcharityandauctionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Acharityauctionwas held to name the main character.
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Spectators were treated to a catered lunch, disability product vendors, and acharityauction.
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World-famous fashion designers created a unique collection of dresses that were sold as lots during thecharityauction.
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There was a dinner and acharityauctionwith 50% of the profit going to and 50% going to the football club itself.
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Two of her artwork pieces were sold at acharityauctionin 2012.
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Events can also include fundraising methods such as a raffle orcharityauction.
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She was entered into the game because her father won acharityauctionwith a winning bid of $7,000.
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Her website hosts an annualcharityauctioneach year which helps to support families dealing with medical expenses.
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He usually visits when he wants money, whether it be for his home for distressed gentlewomen, or items for hischarityauction.
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He was known for his collection of jumpers, of which some were sold in acharityauctionin 1993.
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It was sold atcharityauctionfor $959,500 in 2004.
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Kevin softens and supports thecharityauctionheld at the bistro.
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Without rail transport of unaccompanied pigeons, these shows and similar charity auctions could not continue.
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As a company, they have jointly participated in many charity auctions.
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The museum often hosts autograph signings and charity auctions during or before games.
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Some more sought after brands can be sold at auction for $200300.00, with some charity auctions bringing in over $500.00 for cloth diapers.
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She has since appeared as both guest and attendee of conventions and holding annual charity auctions of original artwork.
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Another form of paying for internships is through charity auctions.
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Emin frequently donates original artworks for charity auctions, and has often adopted the role of auctioneer on the charity night to help increase the highest bid.
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Charity auctions were also organised.
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