demurring
Example Sentences
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Demurring, the bank argued that it was following the regulations already and that its customers were not interested in the minutiae of Government rules.
From Time Magazine Archive
Why do I doubt? 'tis ominous to stay Demurring, when the way is plain.
From A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 by Dodsley, Robert
I find by another Letter from one that calls himself Thirsis, that his Mistress has been Demurring above these seven Years.
From The Spectator, Volume 1 Eighteenth-Century Periodical Essays by Addison, Joseph
Demurring, debating, however, she stayed him a moment.
From The Outcry by James, Henry
Demurring, he put the rug round her and they went on.
From The Open Question a tale of two temperaments by Robins, Elizabeth
