as in reduces
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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Your healthcare provider may prescribe a topical corticosteroid medication that reduces scales, redness, swelling, and itchiness.—
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That includes the Windfall Elimination Provision, or WEP, which reduces Social Security benefits for individuals who also receive pension or disability benefits from employers who did not withhold Social Security taxes.—
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CNBC,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Demotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demotes. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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