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An earlier version of this article misstated that Ant had outbid Citadel for the Chinese unit of Credit Suisse.

From New York Times • Feb. 26, 2024

He had outbid thousands people representing more than 150 countries, according to the company.

From Washington Post • Dec. 22, 2021

It was the first time a group had outbid a timber company for the right to block an entire timber sale.

From Washington Times • Mar. 20, 2019

In recent weeks, Thomas H. Lee had outbid other potential suitors including a grouping of private-equity firms, Apax Partners and Sterling Partners, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2015

Everywhere at auctions John Clarke was wont to bid against Pa. At the last auction he had outbid Pa in everything, not having the fear of his wife before his eyes.

From Chronicles of Avonlea by Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud)