downgrade

Example Sentences

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It won’t even downgrade him to not being the richest guy who has ever lived.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

UBS says its decision to downgrade Mercury NZ was driven by valuation, with the stock up 14% since the start of April.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The downgrade stemmed largely from weaker consumer spending.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

The update brings Lidl's system more line with rival supermarket chains, though some have said it is a downgrade from rewards such as 10% off vouchers for spending £250 in a month.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

I think what he needed was evidence to downgrade the stock.”

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis