demurral

Example Sentences

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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 • Mar. 15, 2022

“No comment” or a more polite demurral remain legitimate options.

From New York Times • May 31, 2021

The campaign’s demurral captured a criticism that many people in the queer community have made of the first viable out-of-the-closet candidate for the US presidency: he’s just not queer enough.

From The Guardian • Feb. 18, 2020

It’s easy to see that attitude as standard executive demurral.

From The Verge • Jan. 4, 2019

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 "Endgame" by Frank Brady