demurely
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“Thank you for being here,” Newsom offered demurely.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 12, 2025
Bragg’s prosecution team immediately objected, and Judge Juan Merchan sustained the objection, but not before Cohen could demurely respond “sounds like something I would do.”
From Slate ● May 16, 2024
She dressed demurely, often in blazers and wire-rimmed glasses, but Ms. Johanson had a comedian’s timing and instincts, which defused the hot-button topics she addressed.
From New York Times ● Jul. 7, 2023
When asked if he’s heard from anyone in the Trump family in the days following his documentary’s release, Holder smiles and murmurs demurely.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 13, 2022
Agnes smiled demurely, pressing the tips of her fingers into Red’s palm and averting her eyes from the Associated Press photographer who was covering the wedding.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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