demotion

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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

"With the demotion, we got the play-offs in August and with this result we get the play-offs in February," said Glasner after Thursday's match.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

They are kept in line by promises of reward, on or off the books, and by threats of punishment such as demotion, transfer, removal, or even prosecution.

From Slate • Oct. 29, 2025

There are those who secretly deplore these great discoveries, who consider every step a demotion, who in their heart of hearts still pine for a universe whose center, focus and fulcrum is the Earth.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan