demurely
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Bragg’s prosecution team immediately objected, and Judge Juan Merchan sustained the objection, but not before Cohen could demurely respond “sounds like something I would do.”
From Slate ● May 16, 2024
Minutes into “The Confessions,” a new production by the British playwright and director Alexander Zeldin, the main character, Alice, says demurely, “See, I’m not interesting. I have nothing of interest to tell.”
From New York Times ● Oct. 4, 2023
Then she demurely follows the presenters, Roger Moore and Liv Ullman, offstage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2022
When asked if he’s heard from anyone in the Trump family in the days following his documentary’s release, Holder smiles and murmurs demurely.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 13, 2022
Meg colored, but a mischievous fancy to tease the girls made her reply demurely, “You are very kind, but I’m afraid he won’t come.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
