bail out

Example Sentences

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"That's what goalkeepers are there for, to bail out the defence when they get exploited," she told ITV.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was asked if the Treasury Department has the ability to bail out Bitcoin, or to order U.S. banks to purchase the cryptocurrency.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

The head of tiny but historic Occidental Studios is looking to bail out — for the right price.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

The novel’s title refers to the most difficult portion of any climb, the make-or-break moment when you either bail out or commit to reaching the summit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

There was clearly some low price at which Michael Burry might bail out of his bet against the subprime mortgage bond market.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis