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tender

[ten-der] / ˈtɛn dər /






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She was there as she had overseen a tender awarded in 2024 to controversial businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's company Medicare24 Tshwane District, which was meant to provide health services to the police.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

For her part Zoe, mature well beyond her tender age, dismisses the hype with a shrug.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

You slice it the wrong way and, instead of a tender, juicy bite, you’re left gnawing on something that tastes like a rubber band.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

“Anthropic is doing a $30 billion tender offer at a $900 billion valuation External link, and they say, ‘You’ve got to have it signed by Wednesday and funded by Friday, or you’re out.’

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

I’d be tending my herb garden, clipping sprigs of fragrant leaves or replanting tender roots, then all of a sudden, a single tear would fall down my face without my awareness, surprising me.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall




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