Fox was not expected to match the bid by the two Disney units.

Sakic remained with Colorado when the Avalanche matched the bid.

They came back to us when the French money didn't show and asked if we would match the bid.

"I don't know," Kennesey said, matching the raised bid.

Someone matched the bid, so a second was offered.

Gene Halliwell, whose family had operated the station for 20 years, was asked to match the high bid of $706,000.

Bids pass back and forth until one chef challenges the other to match the last placed bid.

American officials are discussing a compromise: Exxon should have the right to participate in a new auction and match the winning bid.

However, ThyssenKrupp has until next Monday to match the bid.

Under French law, the Government has the right to pre-empt other bidders by matching the highest bid.