be demoted
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The Fed’s board of governors, including its chair, cannot be demoted or removed without good cause.
From Slate • Jan. 29, 2025
Assistant chiefs serve under the authority of the chief and can be demoted without explanation.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2023
Army suddenly found that unless they underwent naturalization, they would be demoted.
From New York Times • Nov. 25, 2022
Verstappen will be demoted as one of nine drivers who have a grid penalty - his is only five places.
From BBC • Sep. 10, 2022
She was to be demoted to second trombone, she was told.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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