auction
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At an auction, Nicholson found a large, versatile plastic truck pallet that was among many used for the Nostromo’s interior walls.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Thirty-six years later, England midfielder Steve Hodge put the jersey he swapped with Maradona that day up for auction.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
To celebrate Monroe’s 100th birthday on June 1, five photos from the shoot are being auctioned off through proxy bidding until Tuesday morning, when the live auction will occur.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Germany will auction June 2028 Schatz on Tuesday, while Spain and France will hold auctions on Thursday.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
I’m going to finish this house and stop that auction.
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
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