Historical clue formulations

• Try to win, in a way — 2022-04-16
• Try to win at auction — 2019-05-16
• Raise one's hand for, say — 2019-04-18
• Make an offer for at auction — 2018-06-18
• Compete for, in a way — 2008-11-22
• Offer to buy at auction — 2008-01-27
• Try for, at auction — 2005-04-19
• Try to buy, as at Sotheby's — 2003-07-04
• Make an offer for — 1995-05-03