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

They are also unwilling to get involved in a bidding war and have already indicated an unwillingness to pay a fee in the region of £120m it has been rumoured Forest would want.

From BBC • May 28, 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

“I am glad to have the chance of bidding you good-bye, Mr. Wemmick,” said the man, stretching out his hand between two bars.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens