white knight
Example Sentences
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Once considered a canny innovator, and then, with his purchase of the flailing Washington Post, a white knight, he has since become the embodiment of capitalism run amok.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026
Given its size advantage, Chubb probably can buy AIG if it wants, though if deal talks did develop, it is possible that AIG could look to a white knight in Berkshire Hathaway.
From Barron's ● Dec. 13, 2025
Meanwhile, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey has been cast as the sport’s white knight, pushing for expansion because it was in the best interest of all parties.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 3, 2023
Wilko had been working to secure a white knight for the business which has been trading since 1930.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2023
He turned back to the chessboard and picked up the white knight again.
From "1984" by George Orwell
