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relegation

[rel-i-gey-shuhn] / ˌrɛl ɪˈgeɪ ʃən /










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He told me, with absolutely no artifice, that what he finds more interesting about the championship is whether Hull would face relegation or if Leeds could finish in the top half of the table.

From Slate Aug. 28, 2026

The revised play-offs are only part of the changes coming to the PGA Tour in 2028 with a Championship and Challenger series to be established with promotion and relegation between the two.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

How did a squad with Nottingham Forest's obvious quality end up fighting relegation last season?

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

"This is the main part of my character, be brave. In the last three years I always pushed the limit," says Rohl, who describes saving Sheffield Wednesday from relegation in 2023-24 as a miracle.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

The alleged conspiracy against Pertinax of Consul Sosius Falco and his disgrace and relegation to his estates was a great shock to my master.

From Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire by Edward Lucas White




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