Example Sentences

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With the key buying season to refill storage just around the corner, outbidding Asian countries in a tight market would be an expensive proposition.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Chinese companies spent $22 billion last year acquiring overseas mines, often outbidding Western competitors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025

The Blues secured Caicedo's signature from Brighton in 2023 by paying an initial £100m plus £15m in add-ons, outbidding Liverpool, after Arsenal bid £60m six months earlier.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025

Amazon reportedly spent $40 million to secure the rights to produce and stream a documentary about Melania Trump, outbidding both Disney and Paramount.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2025

People turned to see who was outbidding the large man in the front.

From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper