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demotion

[dih-moh-shuhn] / dɪˈmoʊ ʃən /
NOUN
a demoting
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However, all three will be aware that in both of the past two seasons a team relegated from the top tier has suffered a second successive demotion to League One.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

This comes ahead of MSCI’s decision next week to determine if Indonesia will hold on to its emerging-market status or drop to a frontier-market classification, a demotion that analysts say will spur heavy capital outflows.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

His absence from work resulted in a demotion from lead foreman to an assistant role.

From Los Angeles Times May 26, 2026

Bovino’s apparent demotion came after he made demonstrably false claims that Pretti was aiming to kill federal agents.

From Salon Mar. 5, 2026

The assignment in Trofimovsk had to be a demotion.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys

Neither investigation resulted in sanctions, but judges said that, in combination with the firings and demotions, the probes conveyed a chilling message that Newby would punish those who crossed him.

From Salon Oct. 31, 2025

Though the department seeks to discipline dozens of deputies each quarter, a review of disciplinary data posted online show demotions are not common.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2024

After a post has been flagged by one of the independent fact-checkers, users will be able to lower or maintain the level of demotions on a post.

From Washington Times Dec. 13, 2023

Over the course of the two demotions, her salary dipped from $92,000 to roughly $61,200.

From Seattle Times Jun. 13, 2023

Unlike many cabinet reshuffles, this one involved no demotions or firings.

From New York Times Feb. 7, 2023




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