Sentence examples for substantial bid from inspiring English sources

We made a substantial bid.

Newcastle have had a substantial bid for Lyon midfielder Clement Grenier turned down, according to reports.

Rather more substantial bid rumours are flying around Bowleven, the West Africa-focused small-cap oil explorer, after it shot up 15%to98p8p.

Chelsea had reportedly made a substantial bid for the 18-year-old, who scored on his Brazil debut against the USA last month.

The Rangers, who just lost the free-agent pitcher C. J. Wilson to the Los Angeles Angels, are expected to make a substantial bid, and the Toronto Blue Jays and perhaps the Washington Nationals could make bids as well.

Most observers had expected the Australian suitor to return with a more substantial bid before a deadline of December 15th set by Britain's takeover authorities for Macquarie to put up or shut up.

Fleetwood resisted the temptation to sell, despite substantial bids, until the title was secured, and Vardy later joined Leicester for a seven-figure sum.

Leicester's striker is a much greater threat to opposition defences and, though his club will find the suggestion galling, nobody should be surprised if substantial bids are lodged for him in 2016.

The N.H.L.'s contracts with NBC and Versus expire at the end of the season, and there has been speculation that the league's rising ratings and the record viewership of Olympic hockey may lead ESPN and Fox to submit substantial bids for broadcasting rights.

This could occur through a rise in congestion costs or through population growth substantial enough to bid down nominal wages.

In effect, they, like the managers of any business, would prefer the existing talent to be available to fewer bidders who would have substantial incentive to bid less.To which the players offer three compelling rejoinders.