demurring

Example Sentences

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So far, McConnell is demurring and saying that Biden and McCarthy need to work this out themselves.

From Seattle Times • May 5, 2023

At the end of the service, she was stationed at the door, quietly and respectfully greeting departing congregants with a demurring smile.

From Washington Post • Nov. 9, 2022

Only her children had at school, Bolton replied, demurring on the specifics.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2021

Ms. Tanden denied the accusation and, after demurring several times about whether her caustic comments were sincere, said, “I must have meant them, but I really regret them.”

From New York Times • Feb. 10, 2021

After they had been seated about the middle room with demurring and unwillingness to take seats, for politeness, Wang Lung went into the kitchen to bid the woman serve.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck