Definition of demurralnext

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Recent Examples of demurral Nevertheless, all systems rely upon buy-in, and every demurral helps to chip away a little at the rock on which the country has been built. — The Editors, National Review, 24 Sep. 2020 Watching Peterson, in that video, you are reminded of the many Americans who may feel refreshed by Yang’s demurrals on race. — New York Times, 23 Oct. 2019
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Noun
  • The work was temporarily delayed by objections raised by the Georgia Ports Authority, part of a long-running feud between GPA leaders and Dulany.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The standard objection is that ordinary citizens do not read disclosures.
    — Tal Feldman, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The glow of many Turners has dwindled, thanks to unstable pigments, but here is an immaculate exception.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the practice of establishing non-disclosure agreements with public officials will largely end, OpenAI said, except for a narrow set of exceptions focused on security or trade secrets.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • On Tuesday, Su was charged with murder and assault with a deadly weapon in a Palo Alto courtroom, with the complaint also alleging that Chen personally inflicted great bodily injury during the assault and that the victim was particularly vulnerable.
    — Senior Editor, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The Kennedy complaint goes a step further, citing a recent forensic analysis by the Washington Post that shows the arch would cast shadows over tens of thousands of graves.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 11 Nov. 2026

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“Demurral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demurral. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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