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At the same time, the government is downgrading some regions in Spain, including Catalonia, Valencia and the Canary Islands, which were previously designated high-risk areas.

From Reuters • Aug. 20, 2021

World Health Organization officials were quick to note that the move does not mean the agency is downgrading the threat of the virus that has spread across Latin America, the Caribbean and elsewhere.

From The Guardian • Nov. 18, 2016

He is downgrading himself when he starts globetrotting like Victoria Holt or Helen Maclnnes.

From Time Magazine Archive