relegation

Example Sentences

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Auxerre, for their part, remain mired in the relegation zone, six points from safety.

From Barron's

Bottom of the Premier League, Wolves are looking to reshape their squad ahead of an expected relegation.

From BBC

The ever-increasing finances involved in top-level football also mean owners sometimes do not feel they can take a risk of relegation or missing out on Europe.

From BBC

Dyche received the response he craved as the home side battled hard to edge five points clear of the relegation zone.

From Barron's

"You may as well cancel football if you're going to give that," said Dyche, whose side edged five points clear of the relegation zone.

From Barron's