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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Nathan Hochman, recently settled a lawsuit against the county accusing Gascón of demoting him in retaliation for criticism of his policies.
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James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett was also demoted, and Joe Douglas was fired as the general manager.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2025
Offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett was also demoted, and Joe Douglas was fired as the general manager during the Jets’ struggles.
—Antwan Staley, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025
The Crimson Tide beat Georgia in overtime courtesy of Tagovailoa’s heroics, but Hurts was demoted to a backup the next season.
—Ben Church, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
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James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett was also demoted, and Joe Douglas was fired as the general manager.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2025
Offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett was also demoted, and Joe Douglas was fired as the general manager during the Jets’ struggles.
—Antwan Staley, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025
The Crimson Tide beat Georgia in overtime courtesy of Tagovailoa’s heroics, but Hurts was demoted to a backup the next season.
—Ben Church, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Demote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demote. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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