Bidding
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Auction Context
Use 'bidding' to refer to the competitive process of offering prices at auctions. The art collector was passionate about bidding at the antique auction.
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Price War
'Bidding' can imply a contest where parties try to outdo each other financially. Two investors were bidding fiercely for the old manor.
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Metaphoric Use
Metaphorically, 'bidding' can describe any competitive situation, not just auctions. The debate team entered the bidding with some strong arguments.