bid

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Not that Arthur was thinking about either Derby eight years ago when she bid $500 for a behind-the-scenes tour of Santa Anita or Del Mar. She wasn’t even thinking about owning a horse.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Traders have also recently bid up the price of oil set to be delivered months in the future, suggesting Wall Street is factoring in a longer-term supply disruption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Australia slashed fuel taxes from Wednesday in a bid to curb price rises at the pump.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

A ban on camp fires and barbecues has been introduced to the UK's largest national park in a bid to reduce the risk of wildfires.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

They bid Rawiya goodbye and left her behind.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro