divest
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For unapproved investments that have already been made, authorities may order entities to halt investment activities and divest related shares and assets within a specified period.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
She also would seek to divest holdings such as fossil fuels, weapons manufacturers and surveillance technology from state employee pension funds.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
On the European market in particular, overlaps could require the new group to divest activities, he said, while competitors such as Schindler could voice criticism.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
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
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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