demurring

Example Sentences

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After months of demurring, citing concerns about the weapons’ use and saying they were not necessary, U.S. officials have recently signaled a shift.

From New York Times • Jul. 6, 2023

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

From Seattle Times • May 5, 2023

Stewart’s primary complaint—and his reason for demurring as long as he did—was exactly what he said when he ultimately went on the air.

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2023

McDuffie himself has not said anything publicly about the idea, demurring when asked last year by The Washington Post whether he had considered running for mayor instead.

From Washington Post • Apr. 29, 2022

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