bidding

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The notorious bidding war for a Palm Beach estate between Trump and Jeffrey Epstein involved a third party.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

She wrote the first draft in a fevered two months and scored a low seven-figure advance after a bidding war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The Knicks are bidding to win their first Championship since 1973 and Karl-Anthony Towns said the fans have been inspiring their comebacks.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“Individuals in our country who covertly do the bidding of foreign governments undermine our democracy,” First Assistant U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

I gazed at him, bidding all my love to show forth in my eyes.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein