He seems to be making a bid for a major position in the new government.

He made his first bid for Congress in 1978, but lost.

They made a much lower bid and almost lost it.

The point is that this period might be a good time for someone to make a bid.

In 1999, he makes a successful bid to become President.

She has taken this opportunity to make her bid for power.

That's why nobody has made a real bid for the top ones.

He would take the opportunity to change his name and make a bid for freedom.

At the same time, new works are making a bid for recognition.

And he made a bid to be part of the coalition.