demoted
Example Sentences
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Whenever there is a reshuffle at the top of government, it is worth keeping an eye and an ear on the dislodged, demoted and rejected former ministers.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
They excluded those that used to be in a larger-stock category and got demoted, or those that entered the market through an initial public offering.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Crowley, who was demoted to another position, filed a lawsuit against the city, saying the mayor engaged in a retaliation campaign.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
Lyon won an appeal against relegation the following month, after initially being demoted to Ligue 2 by French football's financial watchdog.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
Yossarian was a lead bombardier who had been demoted because he no longer gave a damn whether he missed or not.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
