demurral
Example Sentences
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After years of demurrals, Meadow Ridge, a for-profit care community in Redding where Auslander lives, recently announced plans to erect solar panels over two parking lots and the roof of one building in the complex.
From Seattle Times
Then again, given the absurdly lax nature of the ethical rules for the Court, I'm more than ready to believe there was enough wriggle room to make Alito's demurrals plausible if not persuasive.
From Salon
But when asked during a panel discussion how the United States might define victory, Mr. Blinken repeated previous demurrals by Biden officials.
From New York Times
Bobby tried a psychological tactic himself during that game, despite his oft-quoted demurral, “I don’t believe in psychology—I believe in good moves.”
From Literature
Then, in the last part of her demurral, amounting to slightly more than half of her brief statement, she teased a potential new project.
From Los Angeles Times
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