bailed out

Example Sentences

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And the Detroit stalwarts survived their own near-death experience during the 2007-09 recession, when U.S. taxpayers bailed out GM and Chrysler.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The widespread closures of airspace have brought back memories of the travel shutdowns during the pandemic, which led to Lufthansa being bailed out by the German government.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

The Scottish government has already stepped in and bailed out the university with £40m of emergency funding.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

Then, bailed out by a foul with 3.9 seconds remaining, he missed the second.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2025

Honor is very big with them; they’d rather be eaten alive than be bailed out by strangers.

From "Grendel" by John Gardner