demurral
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Or a polite demurral by the adult in the room?
From Slate • Jan. 20, 2025
His demurral provoked some questions: “How does putting a map in a novel change the way we read the novel? What was it about what he thought a map did that he resisted?”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2022
“No comment” or a more polite demurral remain legitimate options.
From New York Times • May 31, 2021
It’s easy to see that attitude as standard executive demurral.
From The Verge • Jan. 4, 2019
Katherine Goble asked again, undeterred by the initial demurral.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
