as in objecting
to present an opposing opinion or argument
don't hesitate to demur to the idea if you have any qualms
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Kudos to the owners of the Tampa Bay Bucs for not throwing a hissy fit and objecting to the Jaguars playing an entire season so close to Tampa.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026 -
House Republicans, meanwhile, are objecting to any DHS funding bill that doesn't include funding for the border and for immigration enforcement.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Trump’s call to action was astounding for many people, like the Asadollahis, whose relatives had already served prison sentences for protesting the Islamic Republic.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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This murderous regime also recently killed 45,000 of their own people who were protesting in Iran, 45,000 dead.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Demurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demurring. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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