demotion

"Superstition is highly correlated with economic status."

"I got a letter from my brother."

"The sudden lowering of her brow signaled her displeasure with the messy room. "

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

"rank nonsense"

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

"Everyone in the class needs to bring their textbook to the first lecture. "

"Be careful when you pet that dog on the head; it may bite."

"It was a surprise to find out I owed twice as much as I thought I did."

"an act of goodwill"

"The school's science department focuses on biology and chemistry. "

"After repeatedly missing deadlines, the company decided on demoting John from project manager to a regular team member. "