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But when it came to vengeance, he demurred.

Netanyahu has long called for the annexation of the West Bank, but has demurred from doing so for fear of angering Israel’s main patron in the U.S.

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When asked about her mayoral intentions late last month, Horvath demurred, but made clear the door was open.

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At first he demurs, saying he doesn’t know if he’d still have the physical tools.

Harris, who announced this summer that she would not run for California governor next year, demurred when asked about whether she would run for president for a third time in 2028.

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