demur

Example Sentences

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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

Most virologists demur when asked about which variant — or variants — will be infecting people this winter.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2022

Ask Heinicke or Turner how far he can go, how good he can be, and they’ll demur.

From Washington Post • Sep. 25, 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

Anytime a reporter asked whether he’d join the race for president, Barack would demur, saying simply, “I'm still thinking about it. It’s a family decision.”

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama