: an auction in which sealed bids are submitted beforehand
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There will be live and silent auctions and a 50-50 raffle.—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025 The public will be able to visit the space beginning June 18 with a silent auction taking place prior on June 6.—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 One tent showcased signed jerseys up for a silent auction, as kids played lawn games nearby.—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 1 June 2025 The event features deluxe buffet, cash bar, silent auction and a performance by singer and TV host Sisaundra Lewis.—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for silent auction
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