demur
Example Sentences
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Witkoff demurred, as he traveled too much to use the cumbersome system.
But when it came to vengeance, he demurred.
Netanyahu has long called for the annexation of the West Bank, but has demurred from doing so for fear of angering Israel’s main patron in the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times
When asked about her mayoral intentions late last month, Horvath demurred, but made clear the door was open.
From Los Angeles Times
At first he demurs, saying he doesn’t know if he’d still have the physical tools.
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