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

“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

If Goodell has a damning instinct to demur, it’s also true that since 2014 he has wrought a visible difference in the space he can most immediately affect, the league headquarters on Park Avenue.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 18, 2021

You can ask your friends if they need any help figuring out their eligibility or scheduling an appointment, but I think you should ask everyone, not just her, and if they demur, leave it alone.

From Slate ● Mar. 30, 2021

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

From "1984" by George Orwell

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

From Salon ● Jan. 8, 2026

Asked how he would do better, Mr. Ciattarelli demurs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2025

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

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2024

Fennell demurs, describing herself as “such a natural, slippery” people-pleaser.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 16, 2023

He demurs about the name, though: wouldn’t Ma be happier if they named him after Pa?

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

Jennings demurred, though he too claimed he had a great 20-minute conversation with McConnell.

From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026

Pressed later on inflation, on whether policy was restrictive and on the future of the so-called interest-rate dot plot, Warsh repeatedly demurred.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026

The superstar demurred on performing in the continental U.S. because of the raids, instead performing a lengthy Puerto Rican residency.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2026

Asked by a student how he viewed the prospect of Warsh arriving at the Fed and pursuing rate cuts in the current environment, Powell demurred.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 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

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

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

“It’s unusual — she’s not demurring or being coy.”

From Washington Post ● May 15, 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