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divest

[dih-vest, dahy-] / dɪˈvɛst, daɪ- /


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She also would seek to divest holdings such as fossil fuels, weapons manufacturers and surveillance technology from state employee pension funds.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Warsh has pledged to divest nearly all of his investments if he becomes Fed chair.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Warsh declined to answer the question directly, but said he planned to divest his holdings if and when confirmed as Fed chairman.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

But numerous states pursued the case, and they could still ask for the company to divest Ticketmaster.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Robert Oppenheimer could no more divest himself of political concerns than he could give up music and wine; they were all essential to his method of engaging with the outside world.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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