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

Most virologists demur when asked about which variant — or variants — will be infecting people this winter.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 18, 2022

But when pressed for what that might mean, they tended to demur, saying simply that, if called, they would serve their side in a conflict.

From New York Times ● Jan. 7, 2021

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

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie

When Leontes implores his friend to extend his stay, he demurs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

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

From Salon ● Jan. 8, 2026

Burton demurs when asked about what he wants to shoot next.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2024

Burnett demurs — she’s just here to have fun and enjoy being part of “Palm Royale’s” accomplished ensemble, who adore her.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2024

I offer a berry to Locke, but he demurs.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

But pressed by reporters on whether he would endorse Bass for reelection, Caruso demurred, calling both Bass and Councilmember Raman “tough choices.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

When she was asked, Whitmer demurred: “My goal is always to make sure the investment happens here,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

Piker demurred, but I wasn’t surprised by the line of questioning.

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

“I’m afraid that would be improper,” she demurred, before glancing over at Raizel.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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

Stewart’s primary complaint—and his reason for demurring as long as he did—was exactly what he said when he ultimately went on the air.

From Slate ● Apr. 25, 2023

At the end of the service, she was stationed at the door, quietly and respectfully greeting departing congregants with a demurring smile.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 9, 2022

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