demotion
Example Sentences
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"I hope the body will consider allowing female players to take time off before their due dates without suffering demotion," she told a news conference on Wednesday.
From BBC
It follows Crystal Palace's controversial demotion from the Europa League to the Conference League this season.
From BBC
But as it turns out, the demotion wasn’t complete.
The demotion could, however, take the oxygen out of those who criticize the palace for being too lenient in their treatment of Andrew, royal watchers say.
Neither investigation resulted in sanctions, but judges said that, in combination with the firings and demotions, the probes conveyed a chilling message that Newby would punish those who crossed him.
From Salon
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