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bids

  • plural of bid.

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Thanks to four years as vice president and two presidential bids, her name identification is universal, and she has demonstrated the ability to raise mounds of money.

From Salon Jul. 27, 2026

One way SpaceX could attempt this is by using its “deep pockets” to make expensive bids at FCC spectrum auctions, according to a Morningstar report.

From MarketWatch Jul. 25, 2026

In a case like this, experts said, the nonprofit’s board should solicit competitive bids from outside companies, and factor in price and quality to make sure the charity gets the best value.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

Glasgow City Council said people were perhaps used to an event model where a city bids to host a Games and the local authority plays a leading role in organising it.

From BBC Jul. 16, 2026

In keeping with his love of lost causes, Howard bought only the worst-looking horses at the sale, animals who lingered in the ring, attracting few, if any, bids.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand