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demur

[dih-mur] / dɪˈmɜr /


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Cignetti demurred when asked who would play him in this movie, which someone will surely make if Hollywood can figure out how to stop making films about moody superheroes and talking squirrels.

From The Wall Street Journal

Witkoff demurred, as he traveled too much to use the cumbersome system.

From The Wall Street Journal

But when it came to vengeance, he demurred.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From The Wall Street Journal