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

But ask him about Television, and he would often demur.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 30, 2023

Some, including former Vice President Mike Pence and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, have so far refused to demur, making speeches and traveling to key states that suggest they are strongly considering campaigns.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 28, 2022

But in other interviews I’ve read, you demur when asked to draw a direct line between your time in the public eye and Diana’s.

From New York Times ● Nov. 5, 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

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

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2025

When I mention Kirkus Reviews’ proclamation about “Absolution” being her masterpiece, McDermott demurs; she hasn’t read her reviews since novel No. 1.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2023

I offer a berry to Locke, but he demurs.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

But when Iater asked El-Sayed what he was thinking in that moment, he more or less demurred.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 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

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

“I’m afraid that would be improper,” she demurred, before glancing over at Raizel.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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