: 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, 7 May 2025 With handcrafted drinks, live music, and a silent auction featuring exclusive experiences, the event is a powerful opportunity to support the young lives La La Land is helping transform every day.—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 Cash bar, raffles, silent auctions and split the pot raffle will be available.—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2025 Highlights include live music in a garden setting, a silent auction, and a chance to meet wine, food and beer specialists.—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for silent auction
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