demurely

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Bragg’s prosecution team immediately objected, and Judge Juan Merchan sustained the objection, but not before Cohen could demurely respond “sounds like something I would do.”

From Slate • May 16, 2024

The star surfaced demurely from her dressing room and took the stage — not in her usual hip-hugging finery, but in a tiered yellow maxi dress.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2024

Minutes into “The Confessions,” a new production by the British playwright and director Alexander Zeldin, the main character, Alice, says demurely, “See, I’m not interesting. I have nothing of interest to tell.”

From New York Times • Oct. 4, 2023

When asked if he’s heard from anyone in the Trump family in the days following his documentary’s release, Holder smiles and murmurs demurely.

From Washington Post • Jul. 13, 2022

“We have guests,” she said demurely, patting her hair.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon