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

In 2008, banking giant UBS, in which many Swiss, especially pensioners, had shares, had to be bailed out by Swiss taxpayers to prevent not just its own downfall, but disastrous consequences for the global economy.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

“You could argue this is the second time that retail has bailed out the market,” said Steve Quirk, chief brokerage officer at Robinhood.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2025

Then she quickly bailed out the boat, loaded it, and cast off, paddling away from the rising sun.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer