demur

When their new neighbors asked where they were from, most would demur and say “Southern California” or “near Los Angeles.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 11, 2023

But ask him about Television, and he would often demur.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 30, 2023

Some, including former Vice President Mike Pence and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, have so far refused to demur, making speeches and traveling to key states that suggest they are strongly considering campaigns.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 28, 2022

You can ask your friends if they need any help figuring out their eligibility or scheduling an appointment, but I think you should ask everyone, not just her, and if they demur, leave it alone.

From Slate ● Mar. 30, 2021

The Italian seemed the first person to demur to this view.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie

“I think it’s just kind of endearing and pretty damn accurate,” Robby demurs.

From Salon ● Jan. 8, 2026

"Oh, I don't know if we're owning being a big band," Oddie demurs.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2025

At first he demurs, saying he doesn’t know if he’d still have the physical tools.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2025

Asked how she felt about being brought up in relation to the Lively drama, Meester demurs.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2025

I offer a berry to Locke, but he demurs.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

Asked last year if he regretted voting to confirm Kennedy, Cassidy demurred.

From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2026

Jennings demurred, though he too claimed he had a great 20-minute conversation with McConnell.

From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026

Pressed later on inflation, on whether policy was restrictive and on the future of the so-called interest-rate dot plot, Warsh repeatedly demurred.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026

But other Australian states have demurred from similar actions.

From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2026

Although Charles discussed religion and science with Gray and other close friends, he demurred when strangers wrote to him asking what he believed about God.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

After months of demurring, citing concerns about the weapons’ use and saying they were not necessary, U.S. officials have recently signaled a shift.

From New York Times ● Jul. 6, 2023

So far, McConnell is demurring and saying that Biden and McCarthy need to work this out themselves.

From Seattle Times ● May 5, 2023

Only her children had at school, Bolton replied, demurring on the specifics.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2021

You just want to talk about what you want, and you want your husband to be straight with you instead of demurring “maybe in a few years.”

From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2020

After they had been seated about the middle room with demurring and unwillingness to take seats, for politeness, Wang Lung went into the kitchen to bid the woman serve.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck