bidder
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bidders
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a person who bids or offers a particular amount to purchase something, usually in competition with other potential buyers.
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a person or company that bids or proposes a particular amount as a charge to complete a project or service, often competitively.
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Cards. a player who makes a bid of a particular quantity or suit.
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But creditors contend the bankruptcy structure is designed to shield EchoStar from liability and favor it as a “stalking horse” bidder for Dish’s remaining assets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Or the city could sell the entire stadium site to the highest bidder, with no requirement that the winner keep a ballpark on the property.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
The method of auction is meant to give bidders confidence by ensuring the winning bidder pays only nominally more than the second-place bidder.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
“I soon learned that the previous bidder had been told by her psychic that the house was haunted and had just withdrawn from escrow,” he revealed.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
They had run a scam to get a shot of Nicole and auction it off to the highest bidder, splitting the take, end of story.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
Román would make the decision “based on” a point system that differed from what was laid out in the original request for proposals, according to an addendum sent to the bidders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
The difference, or tail, indicates bidders demanded a higher return for the risk of holding long-term government debt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Additional bidders included media executive Leo Hindery, billionaire Tom Barrack, then-St.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
Artwork by the creator of Bagpuss has sold at auction for more than £400,000, attracting bidders from around the world.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Colonel was known for his ability to detect even the slightest nod or gesture from bidders.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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