demotion
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However, all three will be aware that in both of the past two seasons a team relegated from the top tier has suffered a second successive demotion to League One.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
Some administration officials viewed the move as a demotion of sorts for Sacks, moving him further from meaningful AI policy decisions, people familiar with the matter said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Bovino’s apparent demotion came after he made demonstrably false claims that Pretti was aiming to kill federal agents.
From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026
Other workers would face demotion, pay cuts and new jobs in different places.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026
In this double demotion the old giants have become pigmies while you were looking the other way.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
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