Example Sentences
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Antonelli crossed the line ninth but was demoted to 16th by a five-second penalty for exceeding track limits - incurred while he was battling with the problems with his car.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Crowley, who was demoted to another position, filed a lawsuit against the city, saying the mayor engaged in a retaliation campaign.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
When workers in their 40s and older are laid off or demoted, or face cuts in their hours, they may suspect age is a factor.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
But for Wall Street, the political risk of investing in drug companies has been demoted: It now sits well below interest rates, clinical data and earnings in the hierarchy of concerns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
The officer was demoted, restored, then put out on the street to continue his work.
From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
