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bidding

[bid-ing] / ˈbɪd ɪŋ /




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The first could attract more bidding interest from investors due to higher yields which are likely to be offered by the longer-dated securities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Recently, Gwyneth Paltrow signed on to produce and star in the film adaption of “Strangers” for Netflix, after a massive bidding war.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Oil refiners are also bidding more aggressively for crude as they try to boost production as markets around the world are hit by shortages of jet fuel and diesel, said Ole Hansen from Saxo Bank.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Netflix stock has been on a tear ever since the video streamer dropped out of the bidding war for Warner Bros.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

For four long hours Kit labored at Dr. Bulkeley's bidding.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare