demurral
Example Sentences
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“I would be much quicker to question His Divinity if he stated, ‘Yes, I am God,’” a contributor to an online Rastafari forum wrote about Selassie’s demurral.
From New York Times • Dec. 8, 2021
It’s easy to see that attitude as standard executive demurral.
From The Verge • Jan. 4, 2019
I accepted his demurral, but I needed an explanation.
From Slate • Aug. 21, 2018
Cordially, Robert Moses This was no ordinary demurral over a book’s merits.
From The Guardian • Apr. 28, 2016
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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
