downgrading

Example Sentences

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Accompanying that rise has been an increase in attacks on livestock, and that has led to the EU downgrading the "strictly protected" status of wolves to "protected".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Chief Executive Thierry Delaporte said Sodexo underperformed, downgrading fiscal 2026 organic revenue growth to 0.5%-1%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Citi Research anticipates intensifying concerns for SaaS companies due to AI, downgrading stocks like Docusign.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Through Valerie, Kudrow slyly performs our terminal habit of downgrading devastating developments to champagne problems, merrily chirping her character’s catchphrase, “How’s that?”

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Rather than downgrading all math, they should highlight the work that matters, and state the reasons why it matters.

From Definition & Reality in the General Theory of Political Economy by Colignatus, Thomas