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The mayor said she was demoting Crowley for failing to inform her about the dangerous conditions or to activate hundreds of firefighters ahead of the blaze.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2025

When the Football Association announced it was demoting Doncaster Rovers Belles from the Women's Super League on 26 April 2013, the decision sparked huge anger throughout women's football.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2023

The Manhattan District Attorney’s office also said it was demoting the prosecutor who handled the case, which had accused ex-detective Joseph Franco of lying about witnessing drug deals.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 31, 2023

Then earlier this month, Google announced it was demoting Stadia in favor of powering gaming experiences for other companies — and Peloton’s Lanebreak was one of them.

From The Verge • Feb. 17, 2022

On Tuesday, the Times announced it was demoting Weisman from deputy editor because of his “serious lapses in judgment.”

From Slate • Aug. 15, 2019