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Ask their ages and they will demur, offering only that they are “age appropriate” and “the O.G.s of Fairfax.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2019

Many scholars, both Indian and European, will demur to the high place here assigned to the Advaita philosophy.

From Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 2 by Eliot, Charles, Sir

One thing I aver, and none will demur: If King Henry succeeds, 'twill be by the deeds Of his soldiers, who carry my whole.

From Harper's Young People, April 20, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly by Various

By several officers the idea has been advanced that if a forward move is intended in response to the "on to Richmond" cry of the press, many of the men will demur.

From From School to Battle-field A Story of the War Days by King, Charles

I dare say you will demur to this, for I think every author likes the most speculative parts of his own productions.

From Life and Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2 by Darwin, Francis, Sir