demote

Example Sentences

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The Atlantic, citing DHS sources, reported that Bovino had been demoted from his role of Border Patrol commander at large and would return to his former job in El Centro, Calif.

From Los Angeles Times

That secured European qualification for the first time in the club's history, but they were demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League due to a breach of multi-club ownership rules.

From Barron's

A source close to the Kabul group suggested the ministers will be slowly removed or demoted.

From BBC

Hegseth issued a letter of censure against the retired Navy veteran and announced the Department of Defense would decide whether to demote Kelly and reduce his pension in the coming weeks.

From Salon

She says she was then demoted to a subordinate role on a big internal project supporting the other senior manager her report had implicated.

From BBC