: an auction in which sealed bids are submitted beforehand
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Unleashed, Uncorked, Unframed Gala: An evening with wines, gourmet cuisine, live and silent auctions, and a private art sale.—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2025 All proceeds from ticket sales and silent auctions at the event will go to the foundation.—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025 Photographs of musical icons, many of them Bennett collaborators, lined the walls as part of a silent auction to benefit ETA programming.—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 11 Apr. 2025 Get ready to bid on an incredible array of silent auction baskets featuring travelopportunities, gourmet food and wine, and much more.—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for silent auction
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