- present participle of downgrade.
downgrading
Example Sentences
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China had sent its defense minister, a primarily diplomatic role with no combat responsibilities, to four straight editions of the dialogue before downgrading its representation last year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
Citi Research anticipates intensifying concerns for SaaS companies due to AI, downgrading stocks like Docusign.
From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026
Through Valerie, Kudrow slyly performs our terminal habit of downgrading devastating developments to champagne problems, merrily chirping her character’s catchphrase, “How’s that?”
From Salon ● Mar. 26, 2026
Of course, in downgrading, Yosim loses out on the early hour of exclusive shopping and potentially feeling like that red-carpet-worthy VIP.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 13, 2026
We the people—they refute last week's television commentary downgrading our optimism and our idealism.
From State of the Union Address by Reagan, Ronald
