as in to reduce
to bring to a lower grade or rank
the court-martial's decision was to demote the officer responsible for the failed mission
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The Tigers demoted him back to the minors on June 2 and didn’t recall him until August 17.
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Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Hackett was also demoted from his play-calling duties after Saleh was fired.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2025
When Schmidt returns to the majors next week, Will Warren will probably be demoted.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Unite, the union representing the workers, argues that the move blocks workers’ pay progression and demotes some staff, resulting in an annual salary cut of up to £8,000 ($10,390) in the worst cases.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
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Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Hackett was also demoted from his play-calling duties after Saleh was fired.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2025
When Schmidt returns to the majors next week, Will Warren will probably be demoted.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Unite, the union representing the workers, argues that the move blocks workers’ pay progression and demotes some staff, resulting in an annual salary cut of up to £8,000 ($10,390) in the worst cases.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
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“Demote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demote. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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