white knight

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

Ironically, Sony was Zee’s white knight then and its merger deal helped calm down Invesco, which has since pared most of its stake in the Indian company.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 29, 2024

Wilko had been working to secure a white knight for the business which has been trading since 1930.

From BBC • Aug. 10, 2023

He chose the flavors: wild cherry for the black pawn and peppermint for the white knight.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan