| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Offer in advance | Wall Street Journal | 26 Jul 2025 |
| Offer in advance | New York Times | 21 Nov 2020 |
| Get an early start at an auction | Newsday | 12 Jul 2020 |
| Bit of advance negotiation | ||
| ___ conference (orientation for prospective contractors) | ||
| Make an offer before an auction starts | ||
| Offer made before an auction. |