disinvestment
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of disinvestment
Example Sentences
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By then, the national story was one of disinvestment: deferred maintenance, fiscal crises, crime and a general sense that big public systems were what Europe did and America had outgrown.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
But it’s a city that still suffers more from poverty and disinvestment than an excruciating shortage of housing.
From Slate ● Sep. 21, 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
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
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