demotion
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His absence from work resulted in a demotion from lead foreman to an assistant role.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
Some administration officials viewed the move as a demotion of sorts for Sacks, moving him further from meaningful AI policy decisions, people familiar with the matter said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 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
He asked the judge to block the demotion with a temporary injunction while his lawsuit proceeded.
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026
With the demotion of Nick to our ranks, the peaceful interlude began to slip away, and my life once more became complicated, filled with anxiety and finally danger.
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
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
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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