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 quarterback had requested his release after being demoted to fourth string.
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Ryan Morik, Fox News, 22 Nov. 2024
The two employment decision makers who denied Ames a promotion and demoted her were not gay.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
If that occurs, Barnes will replace Adrian Diaz, who, according to the Seattle Times, was demoted in the spring and fired this week by Harrell.
—Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
After firing both head coach and general manager and demoting their offensive coordinator, the Jets’ offseason will again feature more turnover and, hopefully, fewer leaks.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Ryan Morik, Fox News, 22 Nov. 2024
The two employment decision makers who denied Ames a promotion and demoted her were not gay.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
If that occurs, Barnes will replace Adrian Diaz, who, according to the Seattle Times, was demoted in the spring and fired this week by Harrell.
—Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
After firing both head coach and general manager and demoting their offensive coordinator, the Jets’ offseason will again feature more turnover and, hopefully, fewer leaks.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Demote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demote. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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