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demotion

[ dih-moh-shuhn ]

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noun

the act or process of reducing to a lower grade, rank, class, or position, or the result of such a reduction:
The committee is charged with hearing employee appeals and addressing complaints regarding suspension, demotion, layoff, or termination of employment.
The company’s bad quarter resulted in a further demotion of their overall rating from C+ to C.

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Hunter had only been promoted to the role last month after Hepher's demotion as the struggling side tried to turn results around.

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With the Saints and the Foxes joining Ipswich in the Championship next season, all three promoted sides have suffered instant demotion.

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Lawson's demotion means he will be racing for Red Bull's junior team Racing Bulls this weekend.

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Lawson, 23, admitted he found his demotion "tough" but said he is excited to work with his former team Racing Bulls.

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But Scotland have had success using two central defenders in his absence, finishing third in their group to avoid automatic demotion.

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