bidding

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The Financial Times reported there was a bidding war for the stake in Everllence, with Bain Capital seeing off rival private equity groups including CVC and EQT.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

The decision was taken by the festival's board of directors after "an extensive consultation and competitive bidding process" was launched last year.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

Still, when Victor Montagliani, a former Canadian Soccer Assn. president, first publicly floated the idea of bidding to host the men’s World Cup in 2013, he was lampooned.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

The government awarded the resurfacing contract to Virginia-based Atlantic Industrial Coatings, without going through a full bidding process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

She told him her wrongs and as always he was ready to do her bidding.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton