demoted

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Demoted to captain after a Pentagon investigation, he still called himself a rear admiral on his congressional website until the Washington Post revealed his deceit in March.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2024

Demoted from inspector, Chris Carson is patrolling the streets of his Liverpool, England, hometown, confronting crime and his own angst.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2022

Demoted Phillies closer Héctor Neris couldn't get out of the ninth after he struck out the first two batters.

From Fox News • Jul. 4, 2021

Demoted from useful to usurped, I flashed to "The Tempest" and aging magician Prospero who felt betrayed when his powers and position were stolen.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2021

Krzyzewski gets win No. 903 Demoted Washington Redskins quarterback John Beck said Wednesday that he wasn’t totally surprised by coach Mike Shanahan’s decision to bench him last week for Rex Grossman.

From Washington Post • Nov. 16, 2011