downgrading

Example Sentences

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Ader upgraded Backblaze shares to Market Perform from Underperform—just a few months after downgrading the stock.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

Anmuth was more critical of Meta’s spending plans, downgrading the stock to neutral from overweight on Thursday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Security is a delicate subject for Prince Harry – who is fifth in line to the British throne – after he lost a court appeal against the downgrading of his protection while in the UK.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Through Valerie, Kudrow slyly performs our terminal habit of downgrading devastating developments to champagne problems, merrily chirping her character’s catchphrase, “How’s that?”

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

There's only leased access, and Heritage keeps raising its rates and downgrading its production services, thus decreasing access.

From Diamond Dust by Shearin, K. Kay