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  • verb Simple past tense and past participle of relegate.

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Examples

  • No my friends, the football playoffs were once again relegated to second fiddle by a mighty shadow — The Pit.

    Archive 2007-01-01 2007

  • In 2005, its first season back in the top flight, De Graafschap lost out in the Dutch play-offs and were relegated from the Eredivisie.

    Archive 2007-09-01 Azmie aka switch image 2007

  • In 2005, its first season back in the top flight, De Graafschap lost out in the Dutch play-offs and were relegated from the Eredivisie.

    De Graafschap Away kits 2007/08 Eridivisie Azmie aka switch image 2007

  • And has some intriguing explanations for phenomena that remain relegated to the "Anomaly" status of things science doesn't really want to look too closely at …

    Dawkins on the OOL 2006

  • The U.S., in danger of being relegated from the World Group for the first time in 17 years, moved in front behind twins Bob and Mike Bryan beat Olivier Rochus and Kristof Vliegen of Belgium on indoor red clay.

    USATODAY.com - Slovakia, Croatia lead Davis Cup semifinals 2005

  • When Bromsgrove Rovers were relegated from the Conference and Kidderminster were promoted to the League, Bromsgrove supporters didn't move to Aggborough.

    Live By The Sword ... Laban 2005

  • The Americans had been in danger of being relegated from the elite group for the first time in 17 years.

    USATODAY.com - Slovakia, Croatia reach Davis Cup final 2005

  • When Bromsgrove Rovers were relegated from the Conference and Kidderminster were promoted to the League, Bromsgrove supporters didn't move to Aggborough.

    Archive 2005-05-08 Laban 2005

  • The Americans will be relegated from the World Group for the first time in 17 years if they lose both matches.

    USATODAY.com - Bryan brothers give U.S. a 2-1 lead in Davis Cup 2005

  • The United States, in danger of being relegated from the World Group for the first time in 17 years, got an important win from Roddick against Belgium.

    USATODAY.com - Davis Cup semis are all even 2005

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