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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

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

Later in spring, bloom continues more demurely, when Magnolia wilsonii and M. sieboldii, a couple of Larson’s favorite species, produce fragrant, nodding white flowers with pink to crimson stamens.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2022

Babst is the daughter of a serious horsewoman who won prizes by demurely riding sidesaddle — and other times appearing in drag as a man.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2021

She shut her eyes quickly in delight and then said demurely to the doctor, “And what do we do today?”

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson