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

Some, including former Vice President Mike Pence and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, have so far refused to demur, making speeches and traveling to key states that suggest they are strongly considering campaigns.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 28, 2022

If Goodell has a damning instinct to demur, it’s also true that since 2014 he has wrought a visible difference in the space he can most immediately affect, the league headquarters on Park Avenue.

From Washington Post • Oct. 18, 2021

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