- present participle of downgrade.
downgrading
Example Sentences
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On Monday, shortly after authorities began downgrading some mandatory evacuation orders to warnings around Somersett, Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam said people were already venturing too far into dangerous wildlands.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Chicago is facing renewed financial strain, with three ratings firms downgrading its credit since January 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
The third investigation followed the downgrading of South East Water's credit rating by Moody's in May, which meant the firm was in breach of its licence condition.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Ader upgraded Backblaze shares to Market Perform from Underperform—just a few months after downgrading the stock.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
I say it is time we quit downgrading ourselves as a nation.
From State of the Union Address by Gerald R. Ford
