demur

I demur, along with members of the British royal family apparently.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2025

“State of the Union” put Musk’s post on the screen and host Jake Tapper read it to DeSantis before pressing him to condemn it — but the governor continued to demur.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 19, 2023

They did, however, demur from telling what both referred to ominously as “the fart story.”

From New York Times ● Nov. 3, 2022

Dear Miss Manners: I understand and observe the rule that one should wait for everyone at the table to be served before one starts eating, unless the not-yet-served parties demur and urge others to eat.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 25, 2022

O’Brien’s servant, however, had admitted the two of them without demur.

From "1984" by George Orwell

If your friend demurs at your offer to be your season companion courtside, share your view of what he has given you.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026

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

From Salon ● Jan. 8, 2026

"Oh, I don't know if we're owning being a big band," Oddie demurs.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2025

“It never seems to be that conscious with me,” he demurs about his choice of projects.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2024

Still, he demurs; what would her parents think?

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

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

Last month, a panel of outside judges demurred on taking employment action against the ICC’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026

Japan has so far demurred, citing legal obstacles to venturing into a war zone.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 28, 2026

Dr. Shaw at first demurred; then let her have what she wanted.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley

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

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 months of demurring, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art has made public a floor plan for its new building, designed by Swiss architect Peter Zumthor.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2020

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