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[bid-er] / ˈbɪd ər /






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Gordon Brothers has been approached for comment, but in an earlier statement it said while MPG was identified as the "preferred bidder" by Poundland's management team, "attention must now turn to other active bids".

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

The winning bidder of the Los Angeles estate was an LLC tied to the Palantir and PayPal co-founder, whose identity remained a secret for months.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Famous faces — from musicians to Instagram influencers — can capture attention, and they sell this power to the highest bidder.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

After the changes, Román ranked CTI Housing as the top bidder over four others, including Michaels, according to a letter the district sent to the developers and a board agenda item description.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

“Seven hundred,” cried Colonel, quickly pointing to the first bidder.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

Indirect bidders, which include foreign institutions, took more than 80% of the issue, while primary dealers were left with just 2.5%.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

It also warned the top priority for the bidders, called London & Valley Water, was to "extract immediate value from Thames Water, not steer it to long-term success".

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

The sale will take place online and in person with bidders, who are required to register in advance and pay a deposit, hoping they won't be looking back in anger on the day.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

The difference, or tail, indicates bidders demanded a higher return for the risk of holding long-term government debt.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

The moment the sow began to move Tyrion slid off her rump and landed on his own, provoking gales of laughter from the bidders.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin


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