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

He asked the judge to block the demotion with a temporary injunction while his lawsuit proceeded.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Knowing that a refereeing career can end swiftly with injury or demotion, many would not wish to give up their more reliable day jobs, he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 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