demur

Example Sentences

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Some Iranians, hurrying about their day, demurred from speaking.

From BBC

Reform's only current MS, Laura Anne Jones, has demurred when asked if she would want to be leader - but also has a recent suspension from the Senedd on her CV.

From BBC

But when asked if there was a way he could bring the latest problem up with the league, Doncic demurred.

From Los Angeles Times

Many more potential members have so far politely demurred.

From BBC

As for whether he gets the credit he deserves for making that tournament possible, Rothenberg demurs.

From Los Angeles Times