white knight

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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

At rallies, protests and news conferences, in newspaper advertisements and on social media, the foundation has billed itself as a white knight in the battle against homelessness.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2023

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

From BBC • Aug. 10, 2023

Years of service in the Kingsguard had taught the white knight how to remain unobtrusive when she was entertaining, but he was never far.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin