disinvestment

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It is a stab at reversing decades of disinvestment in rural communities, and a model for creating jobs in often-overlooked pockets of the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 19, 2025

"Today's strike is a testament to the frustration and anger, not just at the latest curtailment, but the long-term disinvestment in Irish language funding," he added.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2025

Local, state and federal officials say deferred maintenance, disinvestment and poor management have also contributed to the poor conditions of the facilities.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2024

Population loss and disinvestment make it difficult to maintain a water system, with fewer people paying for infrastructure designed for a much larger city.

From Salon • May 8, 2024

The legacy of the Flint water crisis: disability, disinvestment, and despair.

From Slate • May 3, 2024