demurred
Example Sentences
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Asked last year if he regretted voting to confirm Kennedy, Cassidy demurred.
From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2026
He demurred when I asked him for a grade on his tenure to date and instead talked about how Novo Nordisk—which has fallen behind in the GLP-1 wars despite creating the market—is changing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Jennings demurred, though he too claimed he had a great 20-minute conversation with McConnell.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
When asked about joining a list of Lakers coaches that includes Jackson and Pat Riley, Redick demurred.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2026
"He was too kind," she demurred, trying to remain modest and calm, though her heart was singing.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
