downgrade

Example Sentences

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“We see an end to the earnings downgrade cycle.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Wall Street analysts downgrade Regeneron, citing the trial failure and a lack of near-term positive pipeline catalysts.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The update brings Lidl's system more line with rival supermarket chains, though some have said it is a downgrade from rewards such as 10% off vouchers for spending £250 in a month.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The equity returns were always worse than the debt returns at each downgrade level.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Stupidly, I tried to downgrade his attack by smiling.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell