up for grabs
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BBC Sport takes a look at some of the biggest stars who are currently out of contract and up for grabs.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Let me tell you, they’ll hire whatever it takes, and they’ll spend money like it’s going out of style to defend this case, because everything’s up for grabs.
From Slate ● Aug. 22, 2026
Last year’s event offered a golf-record $50 million, while this season’s was supposed to have $40 million up for grabs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Australian creative content was not "up for grabs", Albanese said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
First place was always up for grabs; usually it was Qareeb who claimed the title because he was a bit stronger and faster than the rest of us.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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