bid
Example Sentences
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Of the 16 companies that put in their bid, one stands out — but not because it ranked the highest in any of these categories.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
Players from all 48 nations traveled several days before the tournament begins on Thursday in a bid to get used to the searing temperatures in the US, Mexico and Canada.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
He had an operation at the age of 23 in a bid to save his career, but eventually realised he would have to retire.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Kyle earlier this week said the government would take an aggressive approach to invest in startups, in a bid to prevent them from moving out of the country to look for funding.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
There were things to buy, things to bid on, and things to eat.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
Vocabulary lists containing bid
Essential Three-Letter Words, Part 1
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"The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet," Vocabulary from Act 3
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Lee's General Order No. 9: A Farewell Address
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