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
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
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