demur

I demur, along with members of the British royal family apparently.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2025

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

From Washington Post ● Jan. 30, 2023

They did, however, demur from telling what both referred to ominously as “the fart story.”

From New York Times ● Nov. 3, 2022

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

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 18, 2022

Before they could demur, which was clearly their instinct, we thanked them profusely and climbed into the back seat.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

If your friend demurs at your offer to be your season companion courtside, share your view of what he has given you.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026

“I think it’s just kind of endearing and pretty damn accurate,” Robby demurs.

From Salon ● Jan. 8, 2026

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

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2025

Burnett demurs — she’s just here to have fun and enjoy being part of “Palm Royale’s” accomplished ensemble, who adore her.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2024

Each time she asks to accompany him, he demurs.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

Asked last year if he regretted voting to confirm Kennedy, Cassidy demurred.

From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2026

Jennings demurred, though he too claimed he had a great 20-minute conversation with McConnell.

From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026

Hilton demurred when I asked if he agreed with everything his pals on the City Council have done over the years.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026

Last month, a panel of outside judges demurred on taking employment action against the ICC’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026

Miss Lizzie demurred, claiming her time had more value than Katie’s time.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

So far, McConnell is demurring and saying that Biden and McCarthy need to work this out themselves.

From Seattle Times ● May 5, 2023

Stewart’s primary complaint—and his reason for demurring as long as he did—was exactly what he said when he ultimately went on the air.

From Slate ● Apr. 25, 2023

Only her children had at school, Bolton replied, demurring on the specifics.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2021

Ms. Tanden denied the accusation and, after demurring several times about whether her caustic comments were sincere, said, “I must have meant them, but I really regret them.”

From New York Times ● Feb. 10, 2021

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