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
The demurral raised questions for the Saudis about the American commitment to Saudi security, which has underpinned the strategic layout of the Persian Gulf for decades.
From New York Times • Oct. 4, 2019
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
