as in reducing
to bring to a lower grade or rank
several noncommissioned officers had been disrated
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Noun
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Jacobs said Republican colleagues have shared concerns privately with her about what Trump is doing and pointed out that this week, a Nebraska congressman became the first Republican lawmaker to publicly call for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s firing.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025 -
The firings came after the officials were placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into the internal leaks at the DOD.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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Studies show these reforms—reducing minimum parking requirements, legalizing ADUs, and simplifying permitting processes—resulted in more housing.—
Adam A. Millsap,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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This could ensure more consistent calls, reducing the controversy often seen in high-stakes games.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Bank of America upgrades Progressive to buy from neutral Bank of America upgraded the insurance company on valuation following its downgrade of the stock earlier his month.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2025
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Nowhere is this gap clearer than in the recent Los Angeles Water and Power municipal bonds credit rating downgrades.—
Mindy Lubber,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Department of Justice did not return a request for comment May 2 about the dismissal of charges.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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After years of back-and-forth in the court system, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the case’s dismissal in March 2025.—
Alexandra Klass,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The potential reduction in Medicaid funding raises concerns about the ability to meet the healthcare and educational needs of vulnerable populations.—
John D. Simmons,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2025
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Furthermore, lower price realization also contributed to the reduction in the company’s sales.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Disrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disrating. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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