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bidder

[bid-er] / ˈbɪd ər /






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EasyJet said it has extended its bid deadline for Castlelake to align with rival bidder Apollo until August 7, when both are asked to give firm intentions or walk away.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

Grove owner Rick Caruso was among the bidders for Television City, formerly known as CBS Television City, last time it was on the market and could emerge as a possible bidder.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

It was sold and relocated to Ayton Castle in 2021 but its pieces have now been auctioned off to the highest bidder - apart from the cow which Carr is set to keep.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

They also say that now that easyJet’s board has shown it’s willing to entertain offers at an agreed level, a counter bidder could emerge.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

The new bidder was an older man, white-haired yet tall and fit, with leathery brown skin and a close-cropped salt-and-pepper beard.

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

The prime minister will overhaul the £90bn public procurement system so bidders have to show they are supporting young people into work and addressing local skills shortages.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

Artwork by the creator of Bagpuss has sold at auction for more than £400,000, attracting bidders from around the world.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

For this reason, most auctions’ qualified bidders are investors who assess homes, as best they can, from the street or yard before bidding.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Most house hunters wouldn’t dare buy a home sight unseen, but at auctions bidders are rarely given a peek inside beforehand.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Mr. Robert’s eyes darted between the two bidders.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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