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divest

[dih-vest, dahy-] / dɪˈvɛst, daɪ- /


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Kushner, already a minority owner in the Miami Heat, must first divest from that team before the Lakers sale can be finalized, and the transaction must be approved by the NBA board of governors.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

Kushner, founder of the Thrive Capital investment firm, previously held a stake in the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies and will have to divest his current ownership stake in the league's Miami Heat.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

Before assuming his new role, Berg must divest his ownership interest in LAFC.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

Gutierrez said a candidate who is serious about demonstrating a commitment to good governance should be comprehensive in their financial disclosures and could divest from any stock holdings.

From Salon Jul. 24, 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

The certifying official notes that the filer “will be in compliance” only “once the filer divests these assets.”

From MarketWatch May 7, 2026

Illumina must “restore the situation prevailing before” the acquisition, regulators said, and how Illumina divests itself of Grail also needs EU approval.

From Seattle Times Oct. 12, 2023

The group divests Winterthur to French insurer AXA.

From Reuters Oct. 27, 2022

Sometimes they’re not just threats: I’m thinking of a scene in another festival highlight, Jane Campion’s 1920s frontier saga “The Power of the Dog,” in which Benedict Cumberbatch graphically divests a bull of its testes.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 7, 2021

That distinguished functionary divests himself of his cigar, polishes his perspiring forehead with his handkerchief, and offers himself as a candidate for her hand.

From A Trip to Cuba by Julia Ward Howe

All these transactions took place before Steve Witkoff had fully divested from World Liberty, his own disclosure form shows.

From Slate Jul. 22, 2026

In March 2025 the multinational divested from the business, selling its shares - to Renaissance Africa Energy, a consortium of Nigerian indigenous oil companies.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

The news echoes a move Verizon took last fall, when it divested itself of about 200 retail stores in conjunction with its largest-ever round of layoffs, which reduced its workforce by more than 13,000.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

Rupert Murdoch launched Sky in 1989, and Comcast acquired the satellite TV pioneer seven years ago when Murdoch divested much of his entertainment empire, including the LA-based Fox entertainment properties to the Walt Disney Co.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

James had reappeared; he had divested himself of his trunk, owl, and trolley, and was evidently bursting with news.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

Cracker Barrel expects to meet or exceed its annual revenue outlook after divesting Maple Street Biscuit and completing a sale-leaseback.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

By divesting the rest of the struggling division, Yum!

From BBC Jun. 16, 2026

Asked about divesting from fossil fuels, Caballero said the transition away from fossil fuel companies will take time.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

Asked about divesting from fossil fuels, Kounalakis said her approach would be to “lean in” to clean investments.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

Here Mr. Wopsle was divesting himself of his Danish garments, and here there was just room for us to look at him over one another’s shoulders, by keeping the packing-case door, or lid, wide open.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




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