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demotion

[dih-moh-shuhn] / dɪˈmoʊ ʃən /
NOUN
a demoting
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But would he accept such a move, which might feel like a demotion?

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 2, 2026

A couple of years later, he took advantage when he accepted a demotion in order to go to Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

It added sites which were penalised but then fixed the issue could submit a request to Google to have the demotion reconsidered.

From BBC Apr. 15, 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

Any failure of duty on their part was liable to be punished by demotion and loss of privileges.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams

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

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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