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divest

[dih-vest, dahy-] / dɪˈvɛst, daɪ- /


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Warsh declined to answer the question directly, but said he planned to divest his holdings if and when confirmed as Fed chairman.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

But numerous states pursued the case, and they could still ask for the company to divest Ticketmaster.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

The government wanted Live Nation to divest itself from Ticketmaster years after the two merged in 2010.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

There would be no venue divestitures, though the company agreed to divest 13 exclusive booking agreements with amphitheaters, as well as open its amphitheaters to all promoters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Robert Oppenheimer could no more divest himself of political concerns than he could give up music and wine; they were all essential to his method of engaging with the outside world.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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