bidding

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There would be an annual championship game between the two leagues, commencing at the end of the 1966 season, and both leagues would hold a common draft of college players, effectively ending a bidding war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The third-youngest Roland Garros finalist this century behind 18-year-old Coco Gauff in 2022 and 17-year-old Kim Clijsters in 2001, Andreeva is bidding to become the youngest French Open champion since Monica Seles in 1992.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Broome said he spoke with representatives from two runners-up in the Padres bidding as well as “a group of billionaires from Texas.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Creating an earnings cap may limit the earnings potential of some of the top college athletes, as it prevents a completely open bidding process.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

‘No, that was not thrown by Saruman,’ he said; ‘nor even at his bidding, I think. It came from a window far above. A parting shot from Master Wormtongue, I fancy, but ill aimed.’

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien