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disinvestment

[dis-in-vest-muhnt] / ˌdɪs ɪnˈvɛst mənt /
NOUN
divestiture
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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

To meet the extraordinary level of need in our city, City Harvest has this year identified several neighborhoods that have faced historic disinvestment and continue to experience high rates of diet-related diseases.

From Salon • Sep. 29, 2024

“These students are fighting militarism, they’re asking for disinvestment, they’re putting themselves out there, and I respect that,” Castruita said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2024

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

From Slate • May 3, 2024