bid

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In a bid to survive, theaters lowered ticket prices, introduced incentives like giveaways of dinnerware and began to sell concessions, which people previously bought from vendors or nearby sweet shops, Melnick said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The good feelings have set off a boomlet of speculation that Rubio might mount another bid for president in 2028.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

He has spoken openly about his decision to walk away from boxing in a bid to help other young people, particularly men, pursue fulfilment as opposed to money.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

An early version of Paramount’s bid also initially included backing from Chinese company Tencent and Affinity Partners, the private-equity firm founded by President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Of course it was the lowest bid, and she got the job.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey