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Outbid

usgb/ˌaʊtˈbɪd/Volume
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Auction DynamicsPlay
Understanding 'outbid' leads to knowing auction environments, where competing bids increase item prices. SlideAt the art auction, the rapid bidding war ended when an anonymous bidder outbid us all.
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Competitive EdgePlay
'Outbid' carries the sense of defeating rivals in a financial context. SlideShe outbid the others for the vintage car, showcasing her determination to win.
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Emotional StakePlay
The word often implies personal investment or desire to own something valuable. SlideThough I outbid the others, the victory felt hollow, knowing they desired it too.