white knight

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Given its size advantage, Chubb probably can buy AIG if it wants, though if deal talks did develop, it is possible that AIG could look to a white knight in Berkshire Hathaway.

From Barron's • Dec. 13, 2025

Meanwhile, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey has been cast as the sport’s white knight, pushing for expansion because it was in the best interest of all parties.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 3, 2023

At rallies, protests and news conferences, in newspaper advertisements and on social media, the foundation has billed itself as a white knight in the battle against homelessness.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2023

Wilko had been working to secure a white knight for the business which has been trading since 1930.

From BBC • Aug. 10, 2023

He put the white knight back in its place, but for the moment he could not settle down to serious study of the chess problem.

From "1984" by George Orwell