demoted
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Two veteran FBI counterterrorism officials were demoted after investigators determined allegedly harassing calls to a top White House aide’s wife did not warrant further investigation, according to multiple reports.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
Being removed from the Premier League would mean City lose their membership and are demoted to a lower division from the end of the season.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
Leclerc, though, felt Norris would certainly be in the fight, and both have some protection from Hamilton and Antonelli, both demoted by three-place penalties to fifth and seventh respectively.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
He even spent much of 2024 demoted back to Triple-A.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
After going wacko at the groundbreaking ceremony, Chuck E. Muckle got demoted to the post of assistant junior vice-president.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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