bid

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Traders have also recently bid up the price of oil set to be delivered months in the future, suggesting Wall Street is factoring in a longer-term supply disruption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

It responded: "In terms of supplier selection, the assembly chose the lowest-cost bidder and within that bid, there were a number of finish options."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

He backed his son David’s Paramount bid for Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

It’s a big step, seeing as both companies have explored more efficient methods of drug delivery in a bid to differentiate themselves.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Enthusiasm for the victory quilt waned, what with the president’s signature being blurred beyond recognition, but all were pleased to see it bring such a high bid.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool