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But other Australian states have demurred from similar actions.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

But bankers who have been briefed on the offerings say some of the biggest potential bidders have demurred.

From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2023

Both Tomlin and offensive coordinator Matt Canada have demurred when asked who will be the starter when the Steelers open the regular season in Cincinnati on Sept. 11.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 18, 2022

Whenever they’ve started telling me to get up and smile with various cousins, I always have demurred and stay sitting.

From Slate • Oct. 17, 2019

To have demurred would have been as impossible as to have said no.

From The Belovéd Traitor by Packard, Frank L. (Frank Lucius)