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
Barberie was let go four months later after declining a demotion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 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
It was clear to Abby this was a demotion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
There are those who secretly deplore these great discoveries, who consider every step a demotion, who in their heart of hearts still pine for a universe whose center, focus and fulcrum is the Earth.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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
The UC Academic Senate takes the lead in reviewing faculty misconduct cases and can recommend sanctions, including written censure, salary reductions, demotions, suspensions without pay or dismissal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 23, 2025
In the first week of May, the Chinese scientist who first published a sequence of the COVID-19 virus protested authorities barring him from his lab, after years of demotions and setbacks.
From Seattle Times ● May 21, 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
The Navy was unable to provide the reasons for Mr. Peña’s demotions.
From New York Times ● Jan. 20, 2023
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