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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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Monday marked the return of Portland’s favorite son, as Lillard met with the media to discuss an earlier-than-anticipated homecoming.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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And of course, Bruce Springsteen and Nas to add a little additional Tri-State perspective to this documentary portrait of Long Island’s favorite son.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
18 July 2025
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Deutsche Bank: Buy, price target to $266 from $230 Amazon market share gains have accelerated in the absence of e-commerce competitors Temu and Shein, supporting a case for upside in second- and third-quarter numbers, analyst Lee Horowitz said in a July 22 report.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
31 July 2025
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Rather than relying exclusively on team members for data insights and execution, understanding how to effectively use AI tools will enable creative directors to significantly enhance their team’s efficiency and stay ahead of competitors.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Kennedy, Lance and Truman – statuesque, dark horses – poked their heads between steel bars, eyes wide.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
27 May 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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Accessibility: Facilities and select rooms are wheelchair accessible, including a pool entry lift and accommodations for visual and hearing impairments.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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The footage features a brutal battle (in more ways than one) that informs the coming-of-age sci-fi story to come in what is sure to be an epic new entry in the franchise.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
26 July 2025
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The Gators’ national run at the Final Four ignited Gator Nation and inspired a former fan favorite to come up with his latest unique creation.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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Meanwhile, Ocasio-Cortez, who is a favorite of many progressives, received 41 percent to Vance's 44 percent.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Particularly cunning or politically convenient women have infrequently maneuvered into the halls of power, but these female monarchs have served mostly as short detours during times when a male crown prince was either too young or too weak to stand on his own.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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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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Now, a new documentary explores whether the contestants, who tried to lose as much weight as possible, were positively or negatively impacted by the competition.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Bananas, who's won the show more than any other player, will return in the upcoming season of the franchise, which will feature seasoned contestants and some rookies.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
21 July 2025
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The number of new entrants to the job market increased by 275,000 to 985,000.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Dillon, a surprise championship round entrant after making the field as the 32nd and final driver, finished 28th.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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