demoted

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Demoted to second place was Sony and Marvel’s “Morbius,” which suffered a steep 74% drop in its sophomore weekend, adding $10.2 million for a North American cumulative of $57.1 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2022

Demoted Phillies closer Héctor Neris couldn’t get out of the ninth after he struck out the first two batters.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 4, 2021

Demoted Phillies closer Héctor Neris couldn't get out of the ninth after he struck out the first two batters.

From Fox News • Jul. 4, 2021

Demoted from useful to usurped, I flashed to "The Tempest" and aging magician Prospero who felt betrayed when his powers and position were stolen.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2021

Krzyzewski gets win No. 903 Demoted Washington Redskins quarterback John Beck said Wednesday that he wasn’t totally surprised by coach Mike Shanahan’s decision to bench him last week for Rex Grossman.

From Washington Post • Nov. 16, 2011