Downgrading

Metro police members said they were protesting over what they called the downgrading of their posts when the department was restructured. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Moody's joined two other major credit rating agencies in downgrading Spanish debt. ❋ Associated Press (2010)

"Surging interest" in downgrading from Vista to XP means that Microsoft's income stream will shortly dry up to a trickle. ❋ William "Papa" Meloney (2007)

On the other hand, we could instead be witnessing a longer-term downgrading of support for democracy, which would have dire consequences for citizens of Arab states. ❋ Unknown (2009)

To some, the downgrading is a wake-up call on the government lack of concern to maintain and implement necessary authoritative principles and equipments that makes its airport safe in compliance with the International Aviation Standard. ❋ Nomadicasian (2008)

The reason for the downgrading was the negative development in the tanker market. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Iran began recounting some of the votes cast in its disputed presidential election Monday in an apparent attempt to placate opposition protesters, and the government dismissed the idea of downgrading relations with Britain despite accusing that country of stirring up unrest. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But Qashqavi played down the dispute, saying officials were in written and verbal contact with British Foreign Secretary David Miliband and Iran had dismissed the idea of downgrading relations.

But Qashqavi played down the dispute, saying officials were in written and verbal contact with David Miliband and Iran had dismissed the idea of downgrading relations. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Qashqavi played down the dispute, saying officials were in written and verbal contact with British Foreign Secretary David Miliband and that Iran had dismissed the idea of downgrading relations, saying "Reduction of diplomatic ties is not on our agenda for any country, including Britain." ❋ Unknown (2009)

Iran began recounting some of the votes cast in its disputed presidential election today in an apparent attempt to placate opposition protesters, and the government dismissed the idea of downgrading relations with Britain despite accusing that country of stirring up unrest. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The stories expanded on Schoolcraft's "downgrading" charges and described the pressures police are under from their superiors to meet arrest quotas, even for minor crimes. ❋ Unknown (2010)

If you have a lot of mutual friends, or are likely still to see each other, "downgrading" makes things less awkward, but if the friend is too naive or self-absorbed to read the signals, or just really persistent, it may not be enough. ❋ Hannah Pool (2010)

The only thing more pointless than my "downgrading" was the comment itself. ❋ Unknown (2009)

We're also getting reports out of Iran that the regime is thinking of, quote, "downgrading" relations with Britain over its -- they're calling it interference in the post-election results. ❋ Unknown (2009)

There are plenty of XP users sticking to that older, tried-and-true operating system, and plenty of Vista users "downgrading" back to XP themselves. — ❋ Unknown (2008)

The UK's "downgrading" of cannabis offense to a lesser status was also accompanied by a drop in use. ❋ Unknown (2008)

There are plenty of XP users sticking to that older, tried-and-true operating system, and plenty of Vista users "downgrading" back to XP themselves. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Also implied is the requirement that a trusted computer system must control the flow of information so that data from a higher classification cannot be placed in a storage object of lower classification unless its "downgrading" has been authorized. ❋ Unknown (1993)

However -- and this is very important -- if the update is installed and the authentication system then (after connecting with the associated Microsoft authentication servers at any point) decides that your system is not genuine, the "downgrading" that occurs will not be reversible by uninstalling the update afterward. ❋ Unknown (2010)

You had me but you [DOWNGRADED] to her ❋ Boomerang (2017)

Guy 1: Dude [My car] is [in the shop] for a week. Guy 2: What are you driving now? Guy 1: [Saturn Vue] Guy 2: Downgrade!!! ❋ Novi (2005)

If there are any issues with the [upgradation], we will be able to perform a timely downgradation and [revert back] to the original [configuration]. ❋ Hairy Left (2009)

A:Dude my [Vista] works 2 slow; can't even play [minesweeper] without lag... B:[Downgrade] it then, XP ftw! ❋ Urban K (2008)

A: dude i was [playen] [DOA] and got my ass handed to be by a D+ [rank]. B: dude you fought a downgrader, samething happened to me. ❋ Xlostseraphx (2006)

Person 1: Dude! I dropped my phone in the toilet and it broke! Person 2: When's your next [upgrade]? Person 1: In like a year! Person 2: Dude, unless you want to buy a new phone for [full price] you're going to have to downgrade! Person 1: *cries on [person 2's] shoulder* ❋ A Sad Sad Person (2010)

remember when [brock] #[downgraded] to [erin]. ❋ Lolokhahahahah (2018)

1. Dude surfs up at the pier brahhhh, i saw your Ex’s, Downgrade Dude surfing the polluted turd break the other day [brahhh]! He looked older than her dad, it’s gross !!! 2. Hey are you still dating that one girl that never smiled, was super bitchy, and just read books in her room? (Person 2)......No my man, her lease was up. I Traded in and upgraded to a [sleeker], sportier, sexier model, she went with a serious Downgrade Dude. 3. Can I trade in my Lamborghini for that [Peugeot] over there? Or my Ferrari for that [Citron]?.....this would best describe my Gf with me, or her choice of a Downgrade Dude. ❋ GIRTHQUAKE72 (2019)

Did you see that [fat nasty] ass whore Danny got with and left his [sexy baby] mama for?! That dumbass is retarded! Talk about [downgrading relationships], that bitch is 3 times bigger then her! Dam she went from house in the burbs, to a couch in the basement in no time! ❋ ODC28 (2011)

Person A: I can't wait to get home and [obsess] over Daniel downgraded. [Person B]: Yeah! Daniel downgraded gives [my life] meaning ❋ J4w5 (2021)