as in reduced
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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But even if Rossi does get demoted to PP2, his even-strength time alongside an MVP-caliber winger should make up for it.
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Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
So poor has the fit been between Skinner and the Oilers that the winger didn’t even make it through the first homestand in October before he was demoted out of the top six.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Dillingham recalled his early days as a graduate assistant and the time then-Arizona State coach Todd Graham demoted him so former quarterback Taylor Kelly could take his position.
—Doug Haller, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
The two employment decision makers who denied Ames a promotion and demoted her were not gay.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Hackett was demoted earlier this season and Downing — hired as the passing game coordinator after LaFleur was fired — has taken over play-calling.
—Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Hartman has zero goals in his last 15 games, one in his last 22, and was demoted to the third-line wing Friday (Freddy Gaudreau took his spot on the second line).
—Joe Smith, The Athletic, 21 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
The Lions offense struggled mightily out of the gate, and Campbell demoted offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn following an 0-8 start.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 20 Dec. 2024
Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
So poor has the fit been between Skinner and the Oilers that the winger didn’t even make it through the first homestand in October before he was demoted out of the top six.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Dillingham recalled his early days as a graduate assistant and the time then-Arizona State coach Todd Graham demoted him so former quarterback Taylor Kelly could take his position.
—Doug Haller, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
The two employment decision makers who denied Ames a promotion and demoted her were not gay.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Hackett was demoted earlier this season and Downing — hired as the passing game coordinator after LaFleur was fired — has taken over play-calling.
—Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Hartman has zero goals in his last 15 games, one in his last 22, and was demoted to the third-line wing Friday (Freddy Gaudreau took his spot on the second line).
—Joe Smith, The Athletic, 21 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
The Lions offense struggled mightily out of the gate, and Campbell demoted offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn following an 0-8 start.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 20 Dec. 2024
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