- past participle of bide.
bid
Example Sentences
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Personal terms are not expected to be an issue and there was always a degree of confidence the deal would get done eventually, once City made a third bid.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
Qualcomm agreed to acquire the AI software company Modular for about $3.9 billion, in a bid to make artificial intelligence faster and cheaper for its customers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
Former president John F. Kennedy's grandson Jack Schlossberg lost his bid to replace longtime representative Jerry Nadler, who is retiring.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
The top strategist for Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ reelection bid has left her campaign, just as she is gearing up for a bruising showdown against City Councilmember Nithya Raman in the Nov. 3 runoff.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
My mom’s relatives tended to gather at Southside’s house around the corner—drawn by my grandfather’s cooking, the ongoing games of bid whist, and the exuberant blasting of jazz.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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Lee's General Order No. 9: A Farewell Address
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