disinvestment
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of disinvestment
Example Sentences
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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
"The UK's advantage is slipping. If you look at the numbers there is disinvestment in research and development. It's been on a steady decline."
From BBC • Apr. 3, 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
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
The legacy of the Flint water crisis: disability, disinvestment, and despair.
From Slate • May 3, 2024
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