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Recent Examples of stalking horse
The stalking horse bid, which sets a price floor for the assets, will be tested at auction.
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Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
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.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Apr. 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
As the stalking horse, Gordon Brothers’ bid will set the base price for all subsequent potential bidders for the assets.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
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.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Apr. 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
As the stalking horse, Gordon Brothers’ bid will set the base price for all subsequent potential bidders for the assets.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
See All Example Sentences for stalking horse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stalking horse
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The claim was made by multiple royal experts who spoke to Fox News Digital about Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, the former royal who was once hailed as Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite son.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Because Bruce is New Jersey’s favorite son.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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Paramount has been bidding since October for WBD, a transaction that would elevate David Ellison’s nascent media empire into a Hollywood force that could not be easily ignored by tech competitors and Wall Street.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Much like Blue Origin’s chief competitor, SpaceX — which has long been a dominant force in the commercial launch business — Blue Origin rockets are designed to be partially reused in order to drive down costs.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The race for electric aircraft supremacy is moving full-speed ahead, and a dark horse could emerge as one of the frontrunners.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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With the arrival of Flagg, the depth and continuity of their rotation and the elite playmaking of Davis and Irving, Smith believes the Mavericks could be a dark horse to compete for an NBA title.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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On November 30, 1680, a procession of new viceroys made their triumphant entry into Mexico City.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Still, the barrier to entry is low—requiring only a high school diploma and short-term on-the-job training—and the sector’s stability offers something rare in an uncertain labor market.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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This weekend, the Rams (6-2) are clear road favorites in a rematch with one of just two teams that has beaten them this year.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Now made with high-quality faux florals and durable wire frames, some of our favorites are nearly identical to the real thing.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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By the 1540s, Spanish explorers had named the Philippines after their crown prince, the soon-to-be Philip II, who would reign for almost the entire second half of the 16th century.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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In his Time interview, Trump claimed that Saudi Arabia—whose crown prince will reportedly visit the White House next month—would normalize relations with Israel by the end of the year.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
24 Oct. 2025
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Nawat Itsaragrisil, president of Miss Grand International (MGI), was seen scolding Fatima Bosch, a 25-year-old contestant from Mexico, ahead of the 74th Miss Universe competition being held in Bangkok later this month.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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The pageant director accused Bosch of skipping promotional activities, including a photoshoot that all contestants were expected to share on social media.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Cocktails include classics like an Old Fashioned and new entrants, such as the Riviera cocktail.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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Five winners will be chosen at random for one prize each from the entire pool of entrants across all three platforms.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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