downgrading

Example Sentences

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Downgrading the highly symbolic parade, which has already been readjusted in recent years, is a blow to that political strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Downgrading a potential treble to a solitary cup triumph would have been on brand not so long ago, given the club's struggles on and off the pitch in recent years.

From BBC • May 11, 2025

Downgrading to a different credit card is ideal to avoid an annual fee, while upgrading can provide more valuable perks or rewards.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 25, 2022

Downgrading art programs in favor of science and history, he implies, means you can rob Peter to pay Paul and Paulette.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2017

Downgrading a finding from “significant” to “suggestive” wouldn’t change which results get published or how they’re generally interpreted, he argued.

From Science Magazine • Jul. 25, 2017