bidding war
Americannoun
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Larry Ellison's financial guarantee was what finally won over the Warner Bros. board, sealing Paramount's victory in a bruising bidding war with Netflix.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
United are effectively out of the running, having not wanted to get into a bidding war and only wanting players eager to join them.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The notorious bidding war for a Palm Beach estate between Trump and Jeffrey Epstein involved a third party.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
After a pre-premiere bidding war results in a $75-million sale, “Medellin” debuts to a round of boos, leading shady businessman Yair Marx to renege on the deal.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Two grandmothers are in a bidding war over the child’s antique tea set.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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