demotion
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That players will, at the very least, consider their futures at Etihad Stadium in the event of demotion would be understandable.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
Walker posted a .211 batting average and .595 on-base-plus slugging percentage over the past two seasons, leading to a 2024 demotion to Triple-A.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
His absence from work resulted in a demotion from lead foreman to an assistant role.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
Having won the FA Cup and Community Shield in 2025 at Wembley, their remarkable European journey started in a Swiss courtroom, unsuccessfully appealing their demotion into the Conference League from the second-tier Europa League.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
No one says anything to me about my demotion, and I really don’t care all that much.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
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
Data shows demotions are not common, and her case has sparked controversy within the ranks of the department.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 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
And while Cathay Pacific rehired dozens of pilots from the shuttered Cathay Dragon division in 2021 and 2022, many had to take pay cuts and demotions when accepting their offers.
From New York Times ● May 29, 2023
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