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

That ineptitude led coach Vic Fangio to demur when asked what he thought of Lock’s performance afterward.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 29, 2021

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

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

From "1984" by George Orwell