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Jackson6612

#476038 Tue, 12 Feb 08 12:54 PM

I couldn't understand the red part in the following headline. What does ''bid'' mean in the context of the below sentence?

DILI (AFP) - International troops stepped up patrols in East Timor's capital Tuesdayas President Jose Ramos-Horta recuperated in Australia after anassassination bid doctors said he was lucky to survive.

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Clive

#476050 Tue, 12 Feb 08 01:35 PM

Hi,
I couldn't understand the red part in the following headline. What does ''bid'' mean in the context of the below sentence? 'A bid' here means 'an attempt'

DILI (AFP) - International troops stepped up patrols in East Timor's capital Tuesdayas President Jose Ramos-Horta recuperated in Australia after an assassination bid (that) doctors said he was lucky to survive.

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Clive

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Jackson6612

#476061 Tue, 12 Feb 08 02:49 PM

Thank you, Clive.

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