bailed out

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Monte dei Paschi, the world's oldest bank still in operation, was bailed out by the Italian state in 2017 and reprivatised in 2023.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“They keep getting bailed out by wars,” said Louis Lazzara, head of research at investment firm Energy Income Partners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 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

As Nhamo bailed out the boat, a strange sensation came over her.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer