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

“I was hoping somebody could be a white knight and save it,” he told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2023

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

From BBC • Aug. 10, 2023

But when she looked, the white knight was gone, the bridge across the dry moat down but undefended.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin