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or bid
also bade
1
as in instructed
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
the servants were expected to do exactly as they were bidden
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Recent Examples of bidden
For now, the industry must bid adieu to Cruise, one of the leading autonomous vehicle companies.
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Gustavo Castillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Taylor Swift bid farewell to the Eras Tour last night, including the beloved surprise song segment of the tour.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
The stir-craziness of isolation, collector appetite bottled up to bursting, and a global customer base newly comfortable with spending serious cash over the internet meant that the entire wine world was watching—and desperate to bid.
—Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
With Soto going through the process of eliminating teams from the pool that's bid on him and likely nearing a decision, the Mets remain a real possibility.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
However, Camilla was well enough to join Charles in bidding the emir farewell a day later.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
Enjoy your last Belizean sunset at the serene Rendezvous Caye, where manta rays will come to shore to bid you farewell — until next time, that is.
—Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
Lord John is downright tickled by his new bride and bids her farewell.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Unfortunately, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner had to bid a tearful farewell to the club in 2021 when President Joan Laporta failed to deliver on an election promise and renew his contract.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Gustavo Castillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Taylor Swift bid farewell to the Eras Tour last night, including the beloved surprise song segment of the tour.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
The stir-craziness of isolation, collector appetite bottled up to bursting, and a global customer base newly comfortable with spending serious cash over the internet meant that the entire wine world was watching—and desperate to bid.
—Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
With Soto going through the process of eliminating teams from the pool that's bid on him and likely nearing a decision, the Mets remain a real possibility.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
However, Camilla was well enough to join Charles in bidding the emir farewell a day later.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
Enjoy your last Belizean sunset at the serene Rendezvous Caye, where manta rays will come to shore to bid you farewell — until next time, that is.
—Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
Lord John is downright tickled by his new bride and bids her farewell.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Unfortunately, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner had to bid a tearful farewell to the club in 2021 when President Joan Laporta failed to deliver on an election promise and renew his contract.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Bidden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bidden. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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