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tender offer

American

noun

a public offer to purchase stock of a corporation from its shareholders at a certain price within a stated time limit, often in an effort to win control of the company.

Etymology

Origin of tender offer

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

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WSJ | Buy Side: The best cheap car insurance providers offer low rates but don’t skimp on coverage options.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

Recognizing different fat distribution types could help health care providers offer more personalized guidance and earlier interventions aimed at protecting brain health.

From Science Daily • Jan. 28, 2026

Vanguard and other IRA providers offer automated services that ensure investors don’t skip distributions.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

All three utility providers offer versions of the time-of-use plan.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2024

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