demotion

Example Sentences

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But as it turns out, the demotion wasn’t complete.

From The Wall Street Journal

The demotion could, however, take the oxygen out of those who criticize the palace for being too lenient in their treatment of Andrew, royal watchers say.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

The demotion is unprecedented in scale for the House of Windsor.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Hoops have amassed 13 titles in the last 14 years during a miserable era for Rangers since their demotion to the fourth tier of Scottish football after going bust in 2012.

From Barron's