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Meanings of demote in английском

Assign to a lower position; reduce in rank.

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Usage of demote in английском
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Would it fire or demote those it suspects of not being sympathetic?
Independent.ie
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Having lifted you out of the secretary class we can't demote you.
The Lost Road
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The official also said the White House had no plans to demote Powell.
Reuters
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The emperor could not demote Crull-maldor without giving a just reason.
Chaosbound
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It will only demote and label previously debunked content that is shared by politicians.
Reuters
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The Beckers can't demote any groomsmen at this late date; all their people are important.
The life you've imagined
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All of his argument to the contrary had only managed to demote him to lord.
The great hunt
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It was like a 'how to demote somebody' seminar.'
Number9Dream
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It was unsuitable, and Silk would demote me to Breeder if she ever found out.
Outpost
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The merger could demote the incumbent governor to become deputy head of the merged body.
Reuters
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A manager could promote attractive employees and demote ugly ones, but you won't even notice.
Arrival (Stories of Your Life and Others)
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Industry groups say businesses will cut worker hours, demote managers and potentially cut wages in response.
Reuters
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But here's some advice: you should always promote or demote for a purpose, not for effect.
A journey: my political life
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The only big surprise was his decision to demote Mary Hanafin, one of his most able Ministers.
The Irish Times
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And when I don't, they'll demote me.
Proven guilty
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Some will always demote his achievements below those of Charlton, whose illustrious career included lifting the World Cup.
The Guardian
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