has demoted
- present perfect of demote (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Hollywood has so seemingly little regard for film music these days that the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has demoted music to an afterthought at best.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 23, 2021
He’s the second rookie starter the team has demoted, following Dean Kremer in April.
From Washington Times ● May 5, 2021
For the first time in its more than 100-year history, the committee that awards the Nobel Peace Prize has demoted its chairman.
From BBC ● Mar. 4, 2015
Jeff Beck has demoted himself to sideman for his “Rock ’n’ Roll Party” tour, which came to the Beacon Theater on Monday night.
From New York Times ● Mar. 29, 2011
He has demoted at least one captain to private, but has also been known to pick a good man from the ranks and make him an officer.
From Time Magazine Archive
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