demote
Example Sentences
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US District Judge Richard Leon wrote in a scathing ruling that Hegseth had unconstitutionally retaliated against Kelly in seeking to demote the retired Navy captain.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026
Kelly filed a lawsuit in January that accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of violating his First Amendment rights by moving to formally censure him and demote him over the video.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026
Newby also could promote or demote judges on lower courts, deciding who served as their chiefs and held prestigious committee posts.
From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025
The Tesla board would probably have to remove or at least demote him.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2025
In a furious squabble of accusation and recrimination he would demote officers and promote the most unlikely soldiers from the ranks.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
