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bidder

[bid-er] / ˈbɪd ər /






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Disney will serve as a stalking horse bidder for a non-exclusive perpetual license of some of Character’s intellectual property.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 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

Reynolds said a bidder had come forward earlier this year, but the government had decided against supporting it, citing "serious concerns" over the proposed financing of the deal and "protections for UK taxpayers".

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

The Manifest Victory Quilt will be auctioned off to the highest bidder during the New Year’s festivities at the Manifest depot following the president’s quilt signing.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool

Andrew Ewbank, who runs Ewbank's and conducted the sale from the rostrum himself, told bidders he was "going for a lie down" afterwards.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

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

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

Additional bidders included media executive Leo Hindery, billionaire Tom Barrack, then-St.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 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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