downgrading

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Security is a delicate subject for Prince Harry – who is fifth in line to the British throne – after he lost a court appeal against the downgrading of his protection while in the UK.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Citi Research anticipates intensifying concerns for SaaS companies due to AI, downgrading stocks like Docusign.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Through Valerie, Kudrow slyly performs our terminal habit of downgrading devastating developments to champagne problems, merrily chirping her character’s catchphrase, “How’s that?”

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

But Wedbush analyst Scott Devitt, in downgrading Lyft in December, said investors had lost some confidence in Lyft’s ability to hit longer-term targets.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026

Rather than downgrading all math, they should highlight the work that matters, and state the reasons why it matters.

From Definition & Reality in the General Theory of Political Economy by Colignatus, Thomas