divests

present tense third-person singular of divest
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as in evicts
to end the occupancy or possession of unable to make their mortgage payments, they were summarily divested of their house

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as in deprives
to take something away from he was divested of the boxing title when the fraud was uncovered

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Recent Examples of divests In addition to making more untold billions, the NFL effectively divests itself of the costs associated with in-house broadcasting. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025 In late June, the agency announced a settlement, allowing the acquisition to go forward as long as HPE divests its division for small and medium businesses and licenses Juniper’s software to independent competitors. Julia Shapero, The Hill, 1 Aug. 2025
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Verb
  • In the city of Cluj, located within the country’s Transylvania region, a bailiff named Orsolya (Eszter Tompa) evicts the homeless Ion (Gabriel Spahiu) from the unused cellar of a local house to make way for the construction of the Kontinental boutique hotel.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
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  • That relieves the burden on the central network, which lowers the risk of blackouts and congestion.
    Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • This lavender version relieves muscle tension, soothes aches and softens skin while relaxing your mind in fragrant floral steam.
    Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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  • Lucas Retzler, a 6-foot, 255-pound senior defensive tackle, strips the ball from Hampshire’s running back and returns fumble 70 yards for a TD in Jacobs 53-13 win over Hampshire.
    Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
  • In particular, the state and builders are interpreting Florida’s new SB 180 in a broad and controversial manner that strips local government control over growth.
    Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
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  • Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott dispossesses Virgil van Dijk and Semenyo secures the loose ball.
    Liam Tharme, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
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  • Think beyond consumer transactions, including supplier payments, gig payouts, and payroll, anywhere cash efficiency frees up capital.
    Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The move frees up just over $1 million in cap space for the Patriots.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
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  • After checking their minds for influence from the Mule, Gaal clears them all — except Magnifico, of course.
    Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
  • As Stromberg says, once the referee’s office clears a match for play, one of the USTA’s two announcers calls the players to the practice desk.
    Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025

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“Divests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divests. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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