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relegation

[rel-i-gey-shuhn] / ˌrɛl ɪˈgeɪ ʃən /










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Jonathan Pearce: My second Algerian player, Amoura scored 10 goals in their last six qualifiers and although he suffered relegation with Wolfsburg this season, his international form has been better than his club displays.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

In April, Brady left the club, standing down as vice-chair with five matches of the Premier League season remaining and West Ham locked in a relegation battle.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Silva joined Fulham in July 2021 from Everton and guided them back to the Premier League in his first season, following the club's relegation to the Championship a year earlier.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

It is inevitable they will have to sell players this summer following their relegation to the Championship, which also weakens their negotiating position.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

M. Furby was very anxious to please, but unfortunately failed to realise the terrible majesty of the Adjutant, a fact which caused his almost immediate relegation to the Q.M.

From The Fifth Leicestershire A Record Of The 1/5th Battalion The Leicestershire Regiment, T.F., During The War, 1914-1919. by Hills, John David




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