disinvestment
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of disinvestment
Example Sentences
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The long path here has veered between periods of openness, which helped U.S. companies profit and the Venezuelan economy grow, to those of resource nationalism and international disinvestment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026
“The best way to solve the vexing problems of poverty, racism, and disinvestment is not by providing market-based microsolutions,” she pointed out.
From Salon • Oct. 23, 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
When the last of the mills closed in the 1990s, the Tree Streets fell into a period of disinvestment and disrepair.
From Slate • Dec. 4, 2024
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