downgrade
noun
a downward slope, especially of a road.
are downgrading
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present progressiveof downgrade.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Middle Eastern officials involved in efforts to de-escalate the tensions say they are downgrading expectations for Friday’s meeting following their conversations with Iranian diplomats.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 4, 2026
In Maryland, which expanded a premium-assistance program to all of its ACA enrollees this year, consumers who had Gold plans with $1,000 deductibles in 2025 are downgrading to Bronze plans with $10,000 deductibles for 2026.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 24, 2026
A spokesperson said "any suggestion we are downgrading our existing commitment to accessibility is incorrect."
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2025
Analysts are downgrading expectations: About 15 gigawatts of offshore wind will be installed by 2030, according to BloombergNEF, a research arm of Michael Bloomberg’s financial data and information company.
From New York Times ● Dec. 11, 2023
Some economists are downgrading their forecasts for how much the U.S. economy and the labor market will grow early next year amid a surge in infections and a decline in fiscal support.
From Reuters ● Dec. 23, 2021
