downgrading

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China had sent its defense minister, a primarily diplomatic role with no combat responsibilities, to four straight editions of the dialogue before downgrading its representation last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Citi Research anticipates intensifying concerns for SaaS companies due to AI, downgrading stocks like Docusign.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 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

At present, it will not intervene on yellow cards - so downgrading Kelly's initial dismissal for a second bookable offence was never VAR's intention.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

A change in the method of productivity planning, which involved a redefinition of productivity as a calculated index, is reported to have been widely misinterpreted as downgrading the importance of productivity.

From Area Handbook for Albania by Elpern, Sarah Jane