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The phrase "a first offer" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to an initial proposal or bid in negotiations or discussions.
Example: "We are pleased to present a first offer for the project, which we believe reflects the value of our services."
Alternatives: "an initial proposal" or "a preliminary offer".
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First offers in a distributive negotiation: how and when to present a first offer.
It is not often that a club agrees immediately with a first offer.
Perhaps the negotiation might open with a "first offer" of 105-110% of the current stock value.
If you value only the economic outcome of your deal, make a first offer in order to anchor the negotiation in your favor.
But if you value satisfaction with the negotiation process more than the outcome itself, you may want to avoid the stress and anxiety of making a first offer.
A first offer worth £30m was quickly rejected by PSG, who were initially adamant David Luiz would not be sold in this window.
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In the meantime, a third offer came in.
He received an all-cash offer for about $800,000 and a second offer for $885,000.
Bowden said the Nationals were prepared to make a second offer to Burnett.
A month later, a second round of bids was completed, with a fourth offer emerging.
The free-agent slugger Manny Ramírez rejected a third offer from the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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