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Relegate

Definition

(formal) To officially move someone or something to a lower position or rank, often because they are considered less important or less capable. Typically used in formal or technical contexts, such as sports, business, or government.

Example Sentences

1The company's poor performance led to the CEO being relegated to a lesser role within the organization.
2In professional football, a team that finishes at the bottom of the league table is relegated to a lower division.
3The government's decision to relegate the arts to a secondary priority in the budget has been met with widespread criticism.
4After a series of mistakes, the employee was relegated to a junior position with limited responsibilities.
5The historian argued that the traditional narrative of the war had relegated the experiences of women and minorities to the margins of history.

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