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divestiture

[dih-ves-ti-cher, -choor, dahy-] / dɪˈvɛs tɪ tʃər, -ˌtʃʊər, daɪ- /
NOUN
deprivation
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Bonta has said publicly that the states aren’t seeking a divestiture of CNN and that a sale of the news organization wouldn’t address the concerns raised in the coalition’s suit.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

General Mills also had a $1 billion non-cash valuation loss related to the planned divestiture of its Brazil business.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

In addition to the cash consideration, Theravance shareholders will receive contingent value rights entitling them to 80% of net proceeds from any future license, divestiture or other monetization of ampreloxetine within the next 10 years.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 2026

GlobalFoundries was formed through the divestiture of Advanced Micro Devices manufacturing arm in 2009.

From Barron's May 4, 2026

This divestiture of sensation proceeds to such an extent that there is nothing left beyond what M. Villey calls the pure form.

From Essays Towards a Theory of Knowledge by Philip, Alexander




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