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Witkoff demurred, as he traveled too much to use the cumbersome system.
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But when it came to vengeance, he demurred.
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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.
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When asked about her mayoral intentions late last month, Horvath demurred, but made clear the door was open.
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At first he demurs, saying he doesn’t know if he’d still have the physical tools.
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