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Recent Examples of stalking horse
Alcon topped an earlier $353 million stalking horse bid from Content Partners when the producer and financier of a string of big film titles filed for bankruptcy a month ago.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
The bankruptcy filings state that a stalking horse bidder — identified as CP Ventura LLC — has agreed to pay $365 million for the company’s library.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
In this scenario, the stalking horse bidder, Gordon Brothers Retail Partners, would set the floor for the auction process.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
The company is seeking court approval to commence a process for the sale of substantially all of its assets under Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code pursuant to which Gordon Brothers Retail Partners, which recently sold Big Lots, would serve as the stalking horse bidder.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
The bankruptcy filings state that a stalking horse bidder — identified as CP Ventura LLC — has agreed to pay $365 million for the company’s library.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
In this scenario, the stalking horse bidder, Gordon Brothers Retail Partners, would set the floor for the auction process.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
The company is seeking court approval to commence a process for the sale of substantially all of its assets under Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code pursuant to which Gordon Brothers Retail Partners, which recently sold Big Lots, would serve as the stalking horse bidder.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stalking horse
Noun
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New England’s favorite son delivered a stunner at the TPC River Highlands, capping off the finish in oppressive heat with a 35-foot birdie putt on the 15th and the 6-footer at the end.—
Doug Ferguson,
Baltimore Sun,
22 June 2025
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The crowd gave its favorite son a standing ovation.—
Wayne Sterling,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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What really sets Four Seasons apart from many of its competitors in the Boise area is a focus on dishes from Northern China.—
Michael Deeds
July 7,
Idaho Statesman,
7 July 2025
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There are other competitors in this field, including Boston Dynamics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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But the primary still years away, meaning a dark horse candidate like Beshear could still break through.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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When Mamdani announced his run last October, he (and, frankly, anyone else without the last name Cuomo) was considered a dark horse in the race.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
5 June 2025
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After submissions close, PEOPLE editors will select 10 furry finalists from all of the entries, which numbered in the thousands in 2024.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Further details on the new Wonder Woman entry, including a creative team, have not yet been revealed.—
Lauren Huff Published,
EW.com,
1 July 2025
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Glen Grant’s whisky has been a favorite of specialty bottlers like Gordon & MacPhail, Signatory, and Duncan Taylor, among others.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The movie brings back several old favorites — including Velociraptors, Dilophosaurus and a T. rex from the original — before unleashing this fresh monstrosity on the handful of characters who make it to the end.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Born in Tehran in 1960, Pahlavi was officially named crown prince during his father’s coronation in 1967.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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The first phase will cost hundreds of billions of dollars, according to its crown prince.—
Amy Gunia,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2025
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The Jamaican-Canadian cover girl first captured global attention in 2014 as a contestant on cycle 21 of the iconic modeling competition, America’s Next Top Model.—
Bryanna Symone,
Essence,
9 July 2025
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Truong, a graduate of Poway High School, was among contestants who were awarded $1,000 for their artwork.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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One of the newest entrants in the Indian single malt scene, Indri-Trini is produced by Piccadilly Distilleries.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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By submitting an Entry, entrant hereby grants permission for the Entry to be posted on Sponsor websites and/or social media pages.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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