demur
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When their new neighbors asked where they were from, most would demur and say “Southern California” or “near Los Angeles.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2023
“State of the Union” put Musk’s post on the screen and host Jake Tapper read it to DeSantis before pressing him to condemn it — but the governor continued to demur.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 19, 2023
Ask Heinicke or Turner how far he can go, how good he can be, and they’ll demur.
From Washington Post • Sep. 25, 2021
If they demur, then keep asking for favors from someone who isn’t in a good position to say no, it’s time to find a new playground.
From Slate • Mar. 15, 2021
The Italian seemed the first person to demur to this view.
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
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