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was offering
  • past progressive of offer.

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In one of her last messages, email records show, she told an aide she expected more help than the mayor’s office was offering.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Green leader Zack Polanski said his party was offering "hope and a plan".

From BBC • May 6, 2026

CEO Ryan Cohen said GameStop has built a roughly 5% stake in eBay and was offering $125 a share in cash and stock.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

In a statement Sunday night, GameStop said it was offering $125 a share in cash and stock, a 46% premium as of eBay’s closing price Feb. 4, when GameStop started acquiring eBay shares.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

When the word came around that a woman was offering ballet lessons, I showed up, with three other young girls.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston