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Recent Examples of demotion
How equestrian team learned of demotion Around the time that UC Davis held the meeting with members of the equestrian team, the school posted a statement.
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The exact terms of Engstrand’s departure are unclear, but being stripped of play-calling marked a clear demotion.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
But Sheppard had a disappointing rookie season with the Rockets that included a demotion to the G League.
—Rahat Huq, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The development, which effectively amounts to a demotion, follows intense backlash over how top federal officials, including Bovino, responded to the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
The demotion carries with it a reduction in pay.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Jackson maintained her position for nearly two decades before accepting a demotion in 1979 to become both the federal women’s program manager and the affirmative action program manager.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
If the investigation were to find just cause for discipline, the superintendent also could recommend to the School Board other forms of discipline, such as a suspension or a demotion.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Whitt was dismissed, which was not surprising given his earlier demotion and just how bad Washington's defense was this season.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The exact terms of Engstrand’s departure are unclear, but being stripped of play-calling marked a clear demotion.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
But Sheppard had a disappointing rookie season with the Rockets that included a demotion to the G League.
—Rahat Huq, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The development, which effectively amounts to a demotion, follows intense backlash over how top federal officials, including Bovino, responded to the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
The demotion carries with it a reduction in pay.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Jackson maintained her position for nearly two decades before accepting a demotion in 1979 to become both the federal women’s program manager and the affirmative action program manager.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
If the investigation were to find just cause for discipline, the superintendent also could recommend to the School Board other forms of discipline, such as a suspension or a demotion.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Whitt was dismissed, which was not surprising given his earlier demotion and just how bad Washington's defense was this season.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demotion
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The Falcons finished 8-9, leading to the firings of coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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And Denver now marches head-on into the offseason, coming off a year of inconsistent offense that resulted in the firing of previous offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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The latest rebuff of state overreach was the dismissal last week of the highly questionable felony case against respected Waukegan City Clerk Janet Kilkelly brought by the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The result is a drama of surprising universality, in which a well-to-do couple becomes the target of unjust dismissals and persecution for political wrongthink against the Turkish regime.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Most executive conversations about AI focus on risk, regulation, or cost reduction.—
David Heacock,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Improvements like reduction in poverty and crime come when households are stable and not deprived of basic necessities.—
Mansoor Shams,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2026
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That is usually a sign of imminent death for a bill, and most legislators prefer to avoid the humiliation of public rejection.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Clinton later faced impeachment proceedings in December 1998, while Lewinsky became a global target of ridicule and humiliation.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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In recent weeks, sources close to the dressing room have spoken of an improvement in atmosphere since Xabi Alonso’s sacking as manager.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Mandelson’s sacking as ambassador marked the third time he had been removed from a senior role in government due to his ties to wealthy individuals.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Demotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demotion. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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