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

The company has been at the heart of a bidding war in recent months.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

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

Thrice her age, bone-white, bone-thin, with clouded eyes, Lord Benderesk greeted Ged with grim cold courtesy, bidding him stay as guest however long he would.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin