Sentence examples for an opening bid from inspiring English sources

Since a pass would have promised the values for an opening bid, Burgess had to open as East.

An auction Web site did not list an opening bid for the lot, which includes Ms. Rowling's questionnaire and a letter from her assistant (sent "by owl post").

This speech should be an opening bid.

Is this just an opening bid?

Lanvin's silver python had an opening bid of $800 on eBay.

However, the Hog could not envision an opening bid opposite with one ace and no kings.

So readers should treat it as an opening bid, not a concrete assertion.

Holding two aces opposite an opening bid, West ventured a double.

But the Chancellor said Mr. Shevardnadze's proposal was only an opening bid.

Was it an opening bid in bargaining for more religious liberty in Islamic countries?

Two clubs was Drury, promising heart support and a hand just short of an opening bid.