demur

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2025

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

Dear Miss Manners: I understand and observe the rule that one should wait for everyone at the table to be served before one starts eating, unless the not-yet-served parties demur and urge others to eat.

From Washington Post • Apr. 25, 2022

O’Brien’s servant, however, had admitted the two of them without demur.

From "1984" by George Orwell