demurral
Example Sentences
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His demurral provoked some questions: “How does putting a map in a novel change the way we read the novel? What was it about what he thought a map did that he resisted?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 19, 2022
The campaign’s demurral captured a criticism that many people in the queer community have made of the first viable out-of-the-closet candidate for the US presidency: he’s just not queer enough.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 18, 2020
The demurral raised questions for the Saudis about the American commitment to Saudi security, which has underpinned the strategic layout of the Persian Gulf for decades.
From New York Times ● Oct. 4, 2019
It’s easy to see that attitude as standard executive demurral.
From The Verge ● Jan. 4, 2019
Bobby tried a psychological tactic himself during that game, despite his oft-quoted demurral, “I don’t believe in psychology—I believe in good moves.”
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
