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Definitions from the WebWhite KnightPart of Speech: Noun Sense 1: (Popular) A person, particularly a man, who chivalrously defends or supports someone, especially a woman, in a situation perceived as difficult or unfair. Example Sentence 1: He always acted as a white knight, defending his sister from any kind of harm or injustice. Example Sentence 2: The actor played the role of a white knight in the movie, saving the protagonist from danger. Example Sentence 3: She yearned for a white knight to come and rescue her from her troubled life. Sense 2: (Local) In finance, a white knight refers to a company or individual that saves another company from hostile takeover by acquiring a substantial number of its shares. Example Sentence 1: The struggling company found a white knight in the form of a wealthy investor who injected a significant amount of capital into it. Example Sentence 2: The board of directors approved the acquisition offer from the white knight, as they believed it would be more beneficial compared to a hostile takeover. Related Products on Amazon: | ||||
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