Lowly
Both words in one sentence
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When faced with better tactics and better trained pilots, the Zero was soon reduced to lowly Cannon Fodder.
Source: Real Life / Cool Plane - Happens to an extent in Hieronim Berbelek's backstory, who retained his memories, but his entire force of will was broken and he was reduced from a powerful military commander to a lowly merchant.
Source: Creator / Jacek Dukaj -
Subverted in that Pang Tong acted like this intentionally, offended that someone of his talent and brilliance was reduced to such a lowly position, to prove his worth.
Source: Brilliant, but Lazy
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