outbid
verb (used with object)
to outdo in bidding; make a higher bid than (another bidder).
has outbid
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present perfectof outbid (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Berkshire Partners has outbid other private equity firms for the Chicago-based restaurant group, the sources said on Tuesday.
From Chicago Tribune ● Jul. 1, 2014
Now NBC has outbid Fox by $1 billion.
From Chicago Tribune ● Jun. 7, 2011
Ericsson has outbid rivals for Nortel assets in the past.
From BusinessWeek ● May 17, 2011
In the past Sky has outbid other mainstream broadcasters for shows they have premiered on free to air channels and become hits, including 24 and Lost.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 30, 2010
He therefore replied straightforwardly, "I suppose, Sire, the younger brother has outbid the elder."
From Henry of Guise; (Vol. III of 3) or, The States of Blois by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
