demote
Example Sentences
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Russia had won the team title but were demoted to bronze when Valieva's points were deducted.
From Barron's
He is expected to leave the department after being demoted earlier this week, and Schiff would be well within his rights to file a bar complaint.
From Salon
The Russian team were demoted from gold to bronze – which led to Canada, who finished fourth, angry that the Russians hadn't been disqualified.
From BBC
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
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