Example Sentences

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Moody’s will downgrade billions of dollars those debts in April 2027.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

Officials stressed Hilary will downgrade considerably as it moves north toward Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2023

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will downgrade the senior military officer assigned to the U.S.

From Washington Times • Aug. 11, 2022

France’s envoy, speaking on behalf of the European Union, said its members will downgrade the level of their representation at the conference during North Korea’s nearly six-week presidency through July 1.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2022

Major credit rating agencies said it is too soon to know whether they will downgrade issuers as a result of the storm.

From Reuters • Aug. 31, 2017