relegate

Example Sentences

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United finished the 2024/25 campaign in 15th spot -- the club's lowest top-flight finish since they were relegated in 1974 -- and missed out on European football for only the second time in 35 years.

From Barron's

They ended last season 15th in the Premier League - United's lowest top-flight finish since they were relegated from Division One in 1974.

From BBC

Annie spent the next six weeks relegated to a wheelchair or a walker.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s something to be said for the virtue of relegating important works to a period of obscurity to turbo-charge the excitement of rediscovery.

From Los Angeles Times

Miura, who has talked of playing until he is 60, said he was ready to "take on a new challenge" after being relegated last season to Japan's regional leagues.

From BBC