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New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has demoted two allies of his predecessor Liz Truss, as he puts the final touches to his ministerial team.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2022

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

But Tortorella, who is 4-1 in Game 7’s in his coaching career, has demoted the struggling Richards to the fourth line.

From New York Times • May 13, 2013

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