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

Addiko emerged from the restructuring of Hypo Alpe Adria, a bank with a sprawling footprint in the Balkans that was bailed out by the Austrian state in late 2009.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2025

We bailed out the skiff until it was bobbing merrily on the surface.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson