demote
verb (used with object)
to reduce to a lower grade, rank, class, or position (opposed to promote).
have been demoting
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present perfect progressiveof demote.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Law firms have been demoting and cutting partners since even before the recession, say consultants and others close to the industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2016
