Sentence examples for lively bidding from inspiring English sources

Again there was lively bidding, starting with a takeout double from East.

Only one lot didn't sell, a painting by the Italian artist Giorgio Morandi, but a frankly awful Picasso, Homme Assis, 1969, made a miraculous $1.8m after a lively bidding battle.

Funds were also raised through an auction which witnessed a lively bidding war on vintage wines, hotel stays, and the opportunity to bid for members of the crowd to perform a song on karaoke!

Though the house took in $156m, less than Sotheby's and below its own pre-sale estimate, it had clearly worked with consignors to lower reserves on a number of pieces, which led to livelier bidding.

While the evening's bidding was lively, the sale totaled $277.2 million total, shy of its $286.8 low estimate.

During the 40 minute sale bidding was lively, though measured, barely reaching more than $2 million.

Given that eBay lists more than 120 editions of Poe's works on its Web site, bidding should be lively.

Play lively music.

Many Conservatives have claimed that the party's election bid lacks a lively vision as candidates are advised by campaign director Lynton Crosby to focus on the "long-term economic plan".

United boss Simon Grayson threw on the lively Ramon Nunez in a bid to capitalise on the momentum, but some resolute defending from the Tykes allowed them to stabilise and, when McCormack was withdrawn, they had ridden out the worst of the pressure.

Bid whist is a lively partnership trick-taking game especially popular with African Americans.