Sentence examples for a significant downgrade from inspiring English sources

The figures represent a significant downgrade of expectations.

It would be a significant downgrade from an iPhone 6, isn't a quantum leap over the iPhone 5S and should only really be considered if size is the overriding factor.

George Osborne has placed a tax on sugary drinks at the centre of his budget, as he sought to mask a significant downgrade to Britain's economic potential with a flurry of initiatives and giveaways to small businesses, motorists and savers.

Compared to traditional watches, which smartwatches are attempting to replace, the chunky profiles and lack of premium fit and finish of last years' models made them a significant downgrade in personal style.

"But whilst we welcome the decision to keep the A&E open, Jeremy Hunt's failure to prioritise turning the hospital around in recent years has led to the loss of maternity and paediatric services at Stafford, representing a significant downgrade of the hospital".

In December of 2005 it gave American International Group a significant downgrade.

This final acknowledgement follows weeks of growing pessimism and represents a significant downgrading of the summit's original goal.

His presidency has introduced a distinctly negative tone toward Russia, amplified by a contentious espionage dispute and policy debates that seem headed toward a significant downgrading of relations.

In a significant downgrading of expectations, the European Commission said gross domestic product would shrink by 0.3 percent for the 27 members of the Union as a whole and by 0.4 percent for the 17 countries in the euro area.

However, because the agencies maintain a relative ratings system rather than an absolute rating system, they have not made significant downgrades even in the current recession, making the system a poor tool for financial markets.

In a sell note, Investec said: "Whilst [the Stryker situation is being partially offset by a good performance outside of the US, the impact isn't enough to avoid significant downgrades to forecasts.