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divest

[dih-vest, dahy-] / dɪˈvɛst, daɪ- /


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Kushner, founder of the Thrive Capital investment firm, previously held a stake in the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies and will have to divest his current ownership stake in the league's Miami Heat.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

Before assuming his new role, Berg must divest his ownership interest in LAFC.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

Delaware Life has until the end of year to divest of most of the investments, under a remediation plan with the state insurance regulator in Delaware.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

Gutierrez said a candidate who is serious about demonstrating a commitment to good governance should be comprehensive in their financial disclosures and could divest from any stock holdings.

From Salon Jul. 24, 2026

She saw him signal to Jesper and Big Bolliger to divest themselves of weapons.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

The certifying official notes that the filer “will be in compliance” only “once the filer divests these assets.”

From MarketWatch May 7, 2026

The Office of Government Ethics conditionally certified Warsh’s preconfirmation filing, saying he’ll be in compliance after he divests certain holdings, which Warsh has agreed to do if confirmed.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 20, 2026

Illumina must “restore the situation prevailing before” the acquisition, regulators said, and how Illumina divests itself of Grail also needs EU approval.

From Seattle Times Oct. 12, 2023

The group divests Winterthur to French insurer AXA.

From Reuters Oct. 27, 2022

Time divests their idol of all its imaginary perfections, and they feel, too late, that they have made a wrong choice.

From The Monctons A Novel: Volume 2 (of 2) by Susanna Moodie

Advertising revenue fell 14% and the company felt the loss of South American television operations, Telefe and Chilevision, which it divested after the Ellison takeover.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

All these transactions took place before Steve Witkoff had fully divested from World Liberty, his own disclosure form shows.

From Slate Jul. 22, 2026

Since you bring it up: There is a five-year Medicaid look-back period for the program to review whether an individual has divested themselves of assets in order to qualify for benefits.

From MarketWatch Jun. 19, 2026

According to a database External link maintained by Stand.earth, an international environmental organization, 1,731 institutions with assets totaling about $41 trillion—including universities across the globe—have divested from fossil fuels in whole or in part.

From Barron's Jun. 10, 2026

James had reappeared; he had divested himself of his trunk, owl, and trolley, and was evidently bursting with news.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

Bonta previously has said his preference would be structural remedies — divesting key business units — rather than “behavioral” compromises that could evaporate soon after the merger closed.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Cracker Barrel expects to meet or exceed its annual revenue outlook after divesting Maple Street Biscuit and completing a sale-leaseback.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

By divesting the rest of the struggling division, Yum!

From BBC Jun. 16, 2026

Asked about divesting from fossil fuels, Kounalakis said her approach would be to “lean in” to clean investments.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

Here Mr. Wopsle was divesting himself of his Danish garments, and here there was just room for us to look at him over one another’s shoulders, by keeping the packing-case door, or lid, wide open.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




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