Definition of "counterbids" [counterbids]

• Plural form of counterbid. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of counterbid. (verb)

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• "Hertz Global Holdings , vying with Avis Budget Group in bids and counterbids since last year, sweetened its offer to $72 a share Monday for the smaller competitor."
• "It is fitting that the takeover battle for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan provides fertile ground for rumors of counterbids."
• "One alternative would be to encourage counterbids by miners such as BHP Billiton for some of the assets Chinalco is buying."