| 单词 | demur |
| 例句 | Miss Peregrine demurred, pointing out that they hadn’t yet finished their dinners, but the children pleaded with her until she relented. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z No thanks, I demurred, I already have an accountant in Chicago. The World Is Flat 2005-04-05T00:00:00Z When the sheriff apprehended him for grave-robbery and gold-hoarding, Mr. Fink demurred on the theory that if his own grandfather wasn’t his, whose was he? Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z She would always demur, saying, “You would not hear those olden, shrieking things.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z The Italian seemed the first person to demur to this view. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z Each time she asks to accompany him, he demurs. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Before they could demur, which was clearly their instinct, we thanked them profusely and climbed into the back seat. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z He demurs about the name, though: wouldn’t Ma be happier if they named him after Pa? Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z After they had been seated about the middle room with demurring and unwillingness to take seats, for politeness, Wang Lung went into the kitchen to bid the woman serve. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z I offer a berry to Locke, but he demurs. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “I’m afraid that would be improper,” she demurred, before glancing over at Raizel. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z O’Brien’s servant, however, had admitted the two of them without demur. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Although Charles discussed religion and science with Gray and other close friends, he demurred when strangers wrote to him asking what he believed about God. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z "He was too kind," she demurred, trying to remain modest and calm, though her heart was singing. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Dr. Shaw at first demurred; then let her have what she wanted. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z “It is not likely the Old Lord can sell all the land of his family without the agreement of his sons,” he demurred. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z “Ail the same,” demurred Fudge, “they are here to protect you all from something much worse.... We all know what Black’s capable of....” Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Regina demurred: ”I don’t want to answer anything unless I have my lawyer present.” Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Still, he demurs; what would her parents think? The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Oct. demurred, using as his Excuse my Infirmity and the small Distance to their Shop. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Celebrations were planned for bookstores in New York and Los Angeles, but as the events neared, David demurred about attending. In search of David Foster Wallace's Pale King 2011-04-08T09:17:13Z Confronted with interview requests, Ms. Crosley demurred or conducted them by email. Sloane Crosley Unclasps Cloak of Secrecy About Authorship 2015-10-29T04:00:00Z Yet when she came to Columbia’s offices and suggested that they seal the deal with a trip to bed, Mr. Davis demurred. Production of a Lifetime: Whitney Houston and Clive Davis 2017-09-30T04:00:00Z When backers approached him with plans for scaling up, he demurred. Want to Make It Big in Fashion? Think Small 2020-08-19T04:00:00Z Tending to his own loneliness, still mourning his wife’s early death, he demurred. Review | David Grossman’s new novel presents a stand-up comic in crisis 2017-02-21T05:00:00Z He sang “Don’t You Wanna Stay” with Lauren Alaina, one of his openers who has come a long way from shyly demurring from singing overly intimate songs on “American Idol” last year. Critic?s Notebook: Eric Church and Jason Aldean, Country Music Outlaws 2012-03-28T23:11:05Z Schwartz demurs, arguing that some extensions of choice can be a good thing. Why too much choice is stressing us out 2015-10-21T04:00:00Z He demurs as to whether this is good or bad. Why isn't there a Grindr for straight people? 2016-05-22T04:00:00Z Asked if the project proceeded from a philosophical position on the future of cities under late capitalism — Baudelaire’s “passionate spectator” or Walter Benjamin’s more politically pointed roving saboteur — Relph demurred. He Stalks Delirious, Unfinished New York as It Rises 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z At the time, I demurred and changed the subject, because I was taken aback. Motherlode Blog: Not Worried About a Little Baby Fat 2013-05-22T13:34:14Z Later, when I wanted to know what kinds of families her parents had come from, Olds demurred. Sharon Olds Sings the Body Electric 2016-09-22T04:00:00Z Yet he demurs on his influence, as would any good, sensible spouse who knows the danger of stealing glory from one’s Better Half. Is Bill Clinton running for first gentleman? No? Well, it doesn’t hurt to speculate. Ustick demurred, pointing out that the sweating face could be mistaken for a crying one. New Emoji, No Hot Dog 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z At that earlier poker night, Sean had demurred when one of his buddies asked if he ever bet on races he was working. The Washington gambler 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z When asked about the Adele comparisons, Mr. Smith at first politely demurred. Sam Smith, Up For Six Grammys, Is Getting Used to Arenas 2015-02-04T05:00:00Z Stewart can demur as much as he wants that he’s just a fake news guy, a comedian telling jokes, that the credit and attention should go to actual journalists reporting actual news. Jon Stewart, the Fake Newsman Who Made a Real Difference 2015-02-10T05:00:00Z When Jackson demurs, she adds, “Baby, we wouldn’t come here if we didn’t live here.” In ‘Buzzer,’ a Relationship Strained on the Urban Frontier 2015-04-08T04:00:00Z He’d like to have it both ways, confronting his viewers with stark truths and then demurring all who-me once it’s time to reckon with their implications. Why so stupid: how Joker is too juvenile to be provocative 2019-10-02T04:00:00Z When journalists questioned her about the Salinger rumors, she demurred; she had promised to respect his privacy, she said. Joyce Maynard’s Second Chances 2019-02-08T05:00:00Z Mr. To demurred when asked which restaurant was his favorite. In Hong Kong, PMQ Serves Up Food and Art 2015-03-25T04:00:00Z When artists of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s sought his participation in their movement, he demurred. Art Review: Henry Ossawa Tanner at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts 2012-02-09T22:46:14Z When the chance came to help kill Nero, Seneca demurred—though he was ultimately linked to the conspiracy anyway, and forced to take his own life. Seneca Could Have Written the Anonymous Times Op-Ed About Trump 2018-09-06T04:00:00Z "I only want to be a husband and a father," he demurs early in the trailer, which you can watch above. 'Hercules' trailer: Dwayne Johnson can't escape his fate 2014-06-03T04:00:00Z Ms. Steinem demurs about not being known by a younger generation. Steinem?s Story, for a New Generation 2011-08-14T03:00:07Z But unlike in the play, the painter demurred from analyzing the effect of his work on others. In Seattle Rep's 'Red,' artists go to battle armed with paint 2012-03-02T19:27:03Z In an appearance Tuesday evening on , Cain demurred when asked whether the woman should be given a chance to provide her version of events. Herman Cain accuser wants to talk: lawyer 2011-11-01T23:52:00Z The artist usually demurs when asked what his works mean, but here he says his aim is to show a highly unusual family speaking in a blunt way, to encourage others. Educating Aida 2015-08-27T04:00:00Z They have flatteringly demurred, and cellist Tatty Theo from time to time seems to think that I really am him. Handel and me 2012-11-30T22:55:12Z In the second world war, when other stars enlisted, Wayne’s studio asked for repeated deferments and he demurred. A man in full 2014-04-16T04:00:00Z But when we returned to the subject later, he demurred. Why Brazil’s Greatest Writer Stopped Writing 2017-01-21T05:00:00Z As for showing any work in progress, he demurs. Museum Show for David Lynch, Who Began as a Visual Artist 2014-08-28T04:00:00Z The makers of cable news wanted Mueller to make some news, and he demurred, generally, with the exception of reiterating alarm at the ongoing fact of Russian interference in American elections. In Search of a “Viral Moment” at the Robert Mueller Hearings 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z Rebecca gets the attention of some of the members, but doesn't hold it after they ask her to come out to party and she demurs. In Netflix's "Why Did You Kill Me?" a California mom uses MySpace to hunt her daughter's murderer 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z She resurfaced in 1980 in a hilarious cameo in "Airplane!" playing a demur elderly passenger not unlike June Cleaver. Barbara Billingsley, Beaver Cleaver's TV mom, dies 2010-10-16T21:28:00Z Obama also demurred when asked to pick a winner between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots, after choosing the Steelers to win last year. Obama: 'I deserve a second term' 2012-02-05T22:32:00Z Apparently, “she always sort of laughed and demurred,” Ms. Murray said. For the Public Library, Martha Graham Is the Missing Link 2020-05-11T04:00:00Z “Even our good German co-producers had demurred, ‘Where are the Proustian overtones you promised?’ ” ?Brideshead Revisited,? 30 Years Later 2011-12-30T17:00:00Z Ask him about it, though, and he demurs with a smile. Personal Journeys: In Hong Kong, in Pursuit of the Perfect Dress 2011-04-01T19:11:53Z Without disputing the importance of getting things right, may I nonetheless gently demur from this implied goal of artistic perfection? A master class in writing from John McPhee 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z Cohen demurs when I ask him about this, but it’s undeniable that we’re in the middle of a food information explosion. Food for thought: will an era of hyper-personalized meals leave a sour taste? 2018-05-23T04:00:00Z Work colleagues and friends probably demurred because of the price, he said. A stranger e-mailed saying he planned to kill himself. What was I supposed to do? 2015-01-07T05:00:00Z “I will not make the pledge at this time,” he demurred. Fox News tries to expel Donald Trump — but last night’s debate didn’t finish him 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z Asked if they thought of the songs in genre terms, though, the songwriters demurred. ‘Finding Neverland’ and the Pop Heart Inside J. M. Barrie 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z She at first demurs, claiming little knowledge of gin rummy and requiring some rudimentary reminders. Review: James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson Shuffle Emotions in ‘The Gin Game’ 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z Denzel Washington has been mentioned as a possibility to play her father, Franklin said proudly, and she had imagined Halle Berry playing her, though Berry ultimately demurred because she can’t sing. A-R-E-T-H-A 2011-07-09T20:19:25Z At the Critics’ Choice Awards, Mr. Jonze, ever humble, demurred about being a potential Oscar golden boy. The Carpetbagger: Spike Jonze Is Part of More Nominated Films Than You May Know 2014-01-17T17:35:02Z And he demurred on the “genius” title, which he thinks belongs to Hamilton, not him. The 2015 MacArthur ‘genius grants’ honor — and surprise — 24 fellows 2015-09-28T04:00:00Z Though some people believe that these are tough subjects for young readers, Gratz demurs. That Huge Surprise in His Own Family Genealogy? It’s Playing out in His Novels 2018-08-03T04:00:00Z At their first meeting, Miles patted a stool and asked Betty to "sit on my hand" – she demurred – and as he drove her home in his Lamborghini told her he "liked little girls". The muse who changed Miles 2010-09-04T23:05:00Z We’re all allowed our personal likes and dislikes, and the designers who demurred are no exception. Civilities: Why declining to dress the first lady isn’t like refusing to bake a same-sex wedding cake 2017-01-18T05:00:00Z The mood music of Michele’s Gucci chimes with Van Sant, who is so disarmingly comfortable with ambiguity that he often answers my questions by both agreeing and demurring at the same time. Gus Van Sant: 'We are living in a wilder time than anything we could imagine' 2020-11-24T05:00:00Z He added that he had inquired about the rights to the story 10 years ago, but as Thorpe was still alive, “everyone demurred.” For Hugh Grant, a Smaller Screen Brings a More Complex Role 2018-06-22T04:00:00Z Interviewers have tried to draw Davis into a discussion of Trump’s sex life, but he has demurred. Lanny Davis, the ultimate Clinton loyalist, is now Michael Cohen’s lawyer. But don’t call it revenge. 2018-08-23T04:00:00Z Aaron, a recently minted intelligence analyst for the C.I.A., demurs: He’s got a job already. Imagining the World of Nazi Hunters 2019-10-25T04:00:00Z In each case, a fool, perhaps even a buffoon, demurs before the corruptions and compromises of life. The Boulting brothers: holy fools 2013-07-26T13:00:19Z I prayed my new friend would demur and leave, but fascinated by a movie star, he sat down and ordered a Campari soda. T Magazine: Vexed in Venice 2011-12-01T00:10:20Z “Thanks,” he demurred the other day in his office at University Village, which he owns. Stuart Sloan rides for life 2013-03-07T21:43:42Z “He demurs, backs off, and we don’t hear another word from him” until 2012, after the death of Trayvon Martin, Muhammad said. Barack Obama’s Eight-Year Balancing Act 2016-10-19T04:00:00Z Her business manager demurred, but Seyfried put her foot down: “I was like, ‘No, Mark! Amanda Seyfried Finally Stakes Her Claim 2020-11-29T05:00:00Z “I don’t have it in me,” Trump demurred. Mary Trump and E. Jean Carroll Are Collaborating on a Romance Novel. No Politics Allowed. 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z She laughed and demurred, but of course, met him in the recording studio. The Smollett Family Business: Acting and Activism 2016-03-09T05:00:00Z But Wilmore demurred, feeling that the time wasn’t right: “People were so upset and they didn’t know what to do with those emotions,” he explained. Larry Wilmore Doesn’t Miss Late Night, but He’s Back Anyway 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z For example the Cavs demurred to James’ every whim, even employing his personal assistant “officially in some security capacity,” Raab notes. The Whore of Akron: More Than Just a LeBron James Takedown 2011-11-30T11:58:32Z She demurred when asked if she hoped it would boost her record sales. Cowell's take on Spears, Lovato: 'Mean,' a 'brat' 2012-07-24T02:12:07Z Asked recently whether he would work with Corden again, Horne carefully demurred. Your next box set: Gavin and Stacey 2010-12-10T06:45:00Z Mitchell demurred when asked whether the study provided evidence for conservatives who believe that news media opinions tilt left. Media study: more pro views on same-sex marriage 2013-06-17T04:06:07Z But when asked about all of this, she demurs. Taradise Lost: Sharknado's notorious party girl gets older, and wiser — maybe 2014-07-30T04:00:00Z Offered a contract with the company for the 1961 season, she demurred, saying she did not want to leave her husband and three children. Lili Chookasian, Opera Singer, Dies at 90 2012-04-12T17:31:06Z When asked if he sees himself as a mentor, Bailey demurred. Jonathan Bailey Is Keeping Busy 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z He insists that the simpering, solicitous Mary is the “dominator” in their relationship; she demurs. | 'The Mouth of the Wolf': A Study of Time, Love and Decay in Genoa 2011-08-03T22:03:03Z “At the same time,” Kaling demurred, “abortion is not a hilarious subject –” Mindy Kaling addresses recent controversy over abortion and sitcoms with Stephen Colbert 2014-09-16T04:00:00Z I ask if I can see them but he demurs. 'My brain was on fire': David Thewlis on Naked, Fargo and creeping out the Coens 2017-05-29T04:00:00Z Robinson demurred, noting that she's "almost always talking with people who love books." Obama: 'The most important stuff I've learned I think I've learned from novels' 2015-10-28T04:00:00Z When asked if the line, "The pain and frustration is not mine – it belongs to the cattle", signals a more empathetic, outward-looking approach, Callahan demurs with some force. Bill Callahan: 'I've finally accepted that I'm an entertainer' 2011-03-31T11:47:40Z Her interviewer, a man, asked her—unprompted—why she did not have children; when she demurred, he wouldn’t let the subject drop. Rebecca Solnit’s Faith in Feminist Storytelling 2017-04-05T04:00:00Z When asked whether she was going to issue an apology to Wilson or an explanation of the filing to the court, however, Kaeseberg demurred. Blago judge: New trial request 'harebrained' 2011-12-19T17:49:00Z Amaker demurred when asked how much Upstream was paying the Rodeo. North by Northwest? Paul Allen’s Upstream music festival could be Seattle’s answer to Austin 2017-05-05T04:00:00Z “We’re going to need a much bigger surgical team,” the prison doctor demurs. Review: In ‘Human Centipede 3’ There’s No Humanity Left 2015-05-21T04:00:00Z Asked whether any material from “Smash” might find its way to an actual stage, the producers demurred. 'Smash' Lives Again, in One-Night 'Bombshell' Concert 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z The Republican candidate politely demurred, saying grass-roots solutions are better than government. What we can learn from Jeb Bush’s interactions with a dude with daisies in his beard 2015-08-05T04:00:00Z When pressed further on the timing, she demurred, saying, “It’s hard. It was 16 years ago.” Uneasy witness testifies against R. Kelly at federal trial 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z In 2006, when actor-activist Martin Sheen was approached by Democratic officials and encouraged to run for office in his home state of Ohio, he politely demurred. Celebrities are our new first responders 2016-07-11T04:00:00Z Clips from talk radio and television news track reaction to the accumulating evidence against Mr. Ciavarella, who appears in the film to demur, deny and justify. Movie Review: ‘Kids for Cash,’ Directed by Robert May 2014-02-28T00:28:36Z That night Mr. Krauthamer asked for a date, but Ms. Wolfe demurred. ‘Waitress’ Star Has a Tip for You: Marry Your Best Friend 2018-01-05T05:00:00Z For all the hits and stars Mr. Okun introduced to the musical world, he often demurred on his role as a cultural tastemaker. Milt Okun, music impresario who spanned pop, folk and opera, dies at 92 2016-11-16T05:00:00Z When asked before opening what the next step was, lead producers Michael Cohl and Jeremiah J. Harris demurred. What might be next for the 'Spider-Man' musical? 2011-06-16T05:16:06Z Two accompanying stews are on offer, but when asked to explain the difference, Mr. Nurdun demurred. Uighur Noodles, Terrifically Chewy and Earthy, at Nurlan in Flushing, Queens 2019-09-13T04:00:00Z Asked for an example of steering works to museums, Ms. Goodman demurred, as she does on most questions involving the specifics of her business. Marian Goodman, Art’s Quiet Matriarch, Hopes the Market Cools 2016-12-16T05:00:00Z Indeed, when the idea of doing "Footfalls" and "Rockaby" on the same bill was once proposed to him, he demurred, fearing the "tiresome duplication of same device." If you're going to see Beckett's late short plays, Lisa Dwan is the actress you want to perform them 2016-04-08T04:00:00Z That’s about as close to a knee-slapper as he came, and when he began on current affairs he quickly pivoted away: “I don’t want to get into that right now,” he demurred. ‘Ike at Night’ at the Public Theater 2015-01-11T05:00:00Z Rogers demurs when Lloyd describes him as a “celebrity,” but this film, in spite of its skill and sincerity, can’t find anything else for him to be. ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ Review: You Are My Friend 2019-11-21T05:00:00Z My mother demurred, though Dad consumed his with alacrity and chided her for being fussy. How Alzheimer’s took my brilliant dad, Lord Goodhart, in increments 2017-05-20T04:00:00Z Malory demurs before explaining, "It's more for the public." The joy of Jessica Walter's final "Archer" missions before our favorite terrible mother abandons us 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z Well, some of them,” it demurs, as the photos keep coming. Thanks for nothing, Facebook: #FriendsDay is our latest reminder that curated selves are becoming “more real than real” 2016-02-04T05:00:00Z When I asked him if his deep-rooted sense of empathy stemmed from a repudiation of his late grandfather’s values, he demurred. In ‘The End of Loneliness,’ a German-Swiss Novelist Confronts Death and Loss 2019-01-24T05:00:00Z Yet when Ms. Hiatt tried to invent a new toe point on Prince’s shoe pattern, widening the box to prevent bunions, Prince demurred. Shoe Obsession for the Ages: Prince’s Killer Collection of Custom Heels, Now on View 2021-08-03T04:00:00Z Asked about how he reshaped the genre, he demurred: “All I’m doing,” he told me, “is rearranging the curtains in the insane asylum.” Wes Craven, a Filmmaker Who Invaded Your Dreams 2015-08-31T04:00:00Z “I don’t think in genres,” he said, demurring. Leading Man, Miles Beyond the Boy Band 2011-07-17T01:53:01Z “If we read history, you see you had to do a few things to be considered talented. You sang, danced, and acted, so it was never mutually exclusive,” he demurs. “My entire life I’ve been trying to find an identity something bigger than me.” Singer Nakhane Touré on his impressive screen debut in “The Wound” 2017-08-11T04:00:00Z On political matters, he will make only one or two demurring remarks. Imagined Meetings With Joyce, Dickens, Hardy, and Lawrence 2015-09-15T04:00:00Z But Louie demurs, explaining that that’s very intimate, and he doesn’t really know her and the two just have “different values” about this. Was Louie date-raped? 2012-07-06T13:56:00Z When she recommended a bell hooks essay to a fellow student, he demurred. Seeing the Art World Through Personal and Political Lenses 2018-06-20T04:00:00Z Asked whether she was happy with the euro140,000 the shoes - and a pair of matching earrings - ended up fetching, she demurred. Star-studded AIDS gala raises record 10M euros 2011-05-20T11:52:12Z Bruce Randolph Nelson demurred to his instruction, asking an imaginary operator for the police. Strathmore is singing a new tune 2015-09-08T04:00:00Z “I’ve been here for an hour,” he demurred on a conference call announcing his appointment today. CNN Picks a New Boss: Will It Be Saved, or Has it Been Zuckered? 2012-11-29T15:00:21Z Ms. Kilgore, who was still married, demurred, telling him that “so many lives would be affected” and pointing out that their time apart had actually enriched their relationship. Mimi Kilgore, Arts Patron and de Kooning Muse, Dies at 87 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z Bender said Queen Noor functioned almost as a type of producer, but the Queen, however, demurred at that thought. Jordan's Queen Noor goes Hollywood -- for a cause 2010-06-12T01:01:00Z She demurred from placing herself in a specifically British artistic lineage, but Ms. Schlieker, the curator, said the Tate Britain survey makes a statement. A Portraitist Whose Subjects Are All in Her Head 2020-12-16T05:00:00Z When he offered it to a reporter, she shuddered and demurred. Nesting, the Vice Media Way 2015-06-10T04:00:00Z Host Charlamagne Tha God asked Clinton if she was a good dancer, to which the presidential nominee demurred that while she “loved to dance,” she might not be quite on Beyoncé’s level. Hillary Clinton Talks Dance Parties With Beyoncé, Michelle Obama 2016-10-26T04:00:00Z When it was suggested, though, that it must have been unusually rewarding to paint someone like that, Ms. Sprung demurred. Painting Michelle Obama Took 9 Months. Keeping it Secret Took 6 Years. 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z Once again they demurred: not that kind of money for that kind of unit. At home with David Frei, the voice of Westminster 2015-02-11T05:00:00Z “There’s some sort of pride in the fact that people would even take an interest in me, just because I’m a part of them,” she demurs. Ivanka Trump is a person, allegedly 2016-10-22T04:00:00Z George asked her to marry him the moment they met; when she demurred he asked her out to dinner instead. George Harrison and Pattie Boyd's honeymoon, Barbados, 1966 2011-01-09T00:05:47Z While Rule demurs on how much she thought of her book during this time, Bundy, no slouch on publicity, is keen to discuss writing about the case. Too Close to Ted Bundy 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z Berlin demurred at the idea, but a full-blown culture war sprouted over the two songs, with coded and overt allusions to the “strange and specious substitute for religion” that resulted in “God Bless America.” The Man Who Was American Music 2019-11-19T05:00:00Z The pas de deux from “William Tell” was by August Bournonville, which means that the beseeching and demurring should be especially innocent and playful. Review: School of American Ballet Workshop Includes ‘Harlequinade’ 2015-05-31T04:00:00Z Brianne purrs and preens even as she expresses skepticism, and whines and demurs when she might bare real claws. ‘1 + 1’ Review: She Just Wants to Be His Plaything 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z Asked if she was the painter portrayed in “Painting in an Earthquake,” she demurred. After the Quake, Dana Schutz Gets Back to Work 2019-01-09T05:00:00Z But she had always demurred when collaborators asked to see her work. Charlotte Gainsbourg Finds Her Own Voice 2017-11-09T05:00:00Z Afraid, the artist demurred, saying, “This is not you, this is someone else.” Syria’s Women Prisoners, Drawn by an Artist Who Was One 2018-08-07T04:00:00Z When I asked Amstrup point blank whether the polar bears would go extinct, he was quick to demur. Polar bears just might outlive us all 2012-12-30T16:00:00Z She insisted on bringing another, even though we demurred. 'Bloody Mary Bar' greets weekend Wildfin brunchgoers 2012-02-23T21:36:12Z Asked to give a range — perhaps in movie-budget parlance — he again demurred. Cameron shows his explorative side in 'Deepsea Challenge 3D' 2014-08-01T04:00:00Z Mitt Romney took a question at a town hall meeting this month from a woman who insisted President Obama be “tried for treason,” without challenging, demurring from or even commenting on her assertion. Hustler’s denigrating S.E. Cupp “satire” 2012-05-24T20:30:00Z But Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson, for one, demurs. They sent thoughts and prayers. Why was that considered a bad thing? 2015-12-03T05:00:00Z But in other interviews I’ve read, you demur when asked to draw a direct line between your time in the public eye and Diana’s. Kristen Stewart’s Princess Diaries 2021-11-05T04:00:00Z When CBS interviewer Jan Crawford pressed him for evidence on why he would think the FBI behaved improperly in 2016, he demurred. Perspective | What was William Barr’s fleece vest trying to tell us? 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z Broomfield believes he demurred because he has his own documentary, Soundtrack of Our Lives, which is showing at the same film festival. Nick Broomfield on his damning Whitney Houston film: 'She had very little control over her life' 2017-04-25T04:00:00Z Pressed about the uproar over Trump’s immigration policies, he demurs. Saroo Brierley, the inspiration for the film Lion: 'The tears spoke for themselves' 2017-02-24T05:00:00Z His father demurs, his eyes filled with concern that he lacks the strength to respond. Everything you wanted to know about "Inception" 2010-07-19T13:01:00Z Mirren demurs, nicely, as she tends to do these days, coasting on Oscar-winning hauteur, her films now one big victory lap. The Hundred-Foot Journey first look review – romance on the menu 2014-08-08T04:00:00Z When a reporter points out that she — one of the most movingly outspoken advocates for on-screen representation and inclusion — seems quite in control of her considerable power, Davis demurs. Viola Davis on ‘Widows,’ MeToo and expressing her femininity 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z Simply demur the next time your brother asks you to stuff the ballot box. Social Q?s: How to Handle a Friend Who Steals Your Look 2010-03-12T17:19:00Z When pressed on the meaning behind the label’s name, Mancuso matched Aristotle Onassis’s discretion and simply demurred, “The answer to that question is quite fascinating, but it’s better off kept private.” Basics Instinct 2010-08-26T19:06:00Z He used to demur when asked about running for office some day, but the book jacket promotes him as “the voice of our political future.” After a bumpy ride, Donald Trump Jr.’s book tour arrives at a safe space 2019-11-13T05:00:00Z A US magazine once called it one of America's most rock'n'roll towns; Garcia demurs. Kyuss: Kings of the stoner age 2011-03-25T10:00:04Z But when writer Xan Brooks asked the actor, who in 1992 did a stint in rehab for drug and alcohol dependence, if he felt his hard living had contributed to his cancer, Douglas demurred. The grossest part of Michael Douglas’ cancer brag 2013-06-03T15:35:00Z The filmmakers demurred, but a complete overhaul is nevertheless in order. ‘The Outsider’ Review: Inside the Making of the 9/11 Museum 2021-08-19T04:00:00Z My grandfather was still alive, and when my dad confronted him, he merely demurred and lifted his shirt to show a wound from a bullet. Matt Bondurant: 'We discovered Grandpa Jack had a dark history' 2012-08-25T23:05:49Z When asked whether her BLM auction action had anything to do with the university’s stance during the contract discussions, Tempest Williams demurs. Terry Tempest Williams thinks, breathes and writes deeply in our national parks 2016-06-10T04:00:00Z The studio demurred – “They didn’t really want a fear-based character at the centre of their movie,” he says wryly – and Hartnett walked away. Josh Hartnett: 'People genuinely thought I'd been thrust on them' 2020-10-23T04:00:00Z In Paraguay, this typically includes ham, but here customers demurred, and the Ojedas graciously adapted. I Love Paraguay, an Ode to a Homeland 2015-06-11T04:00:00Z Asked about the total expense of the event, which included an open bar and free falafel, Mr. Simon demurred. Happy 20th Birthday, Vice Media 2014-12-06T05:00:00Z She said it wasn’t easy to give up but demurred on the details. The Tide Is High (Really), but Debbie Harry Is Staying Put 2019-09-28T04:00:00Z When I invited a senior to cut in front of me on a busy Saturday afternoon, she demurred, opting to contemplate the goods for a moment. Bread Furst review: The loaves are up front, but so much more awaits 2015-04-21T04:00:00Z Carey, in an interview, demurred on the importance of hitting No. 1. How Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ Finally Hit No. 1 2019-12-16T05:00:00Z At the suggestion that the collisions and explosions in his work are themselves a bit scary and violent, Mr. Pauline demurred. Fire-Breathing Robots Bring Anarchy to a Chelsea Art Gallery 2018-01-05T05:00:00Z When her parole officer suggests school or jobs that might match her intelligence, she demurs. Another Earth: Sister from Another Planet 2011-07-21T20:45:00Z A few moments later, when Josh asks if he can Google the word now, Jamie demurs: “Let’s just not know what it is.” REVIEW: While We're Young: Can Ben Stiller Be a Happy 20-Something? 2015-04-11T04:00:00Z When Mr. Williams was asked whether he would sign up again for a show in which he must appear nude, he demurred. With Cameras on Every Phone, Will Broadway’s Nude Scenes Survive? 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z When pressed to go to the police, she demurs, pleading fatigue one imagines is not just of the moment, but lifelong. Roxane Gay’s powerful new story collection, ‘Difficult Women’ 2017-01-03T05:00:00Z She demurred, calling my specifications “a little drag.” Model for a Day: A Writer Struts His Stuff on the Catwalk During New York Fashion Week 2012-09-14T20:07:40Z When he called her for a fifth date, she demurred. A Funny Thing Happened While Researching Algorithms 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z When Malcolm demurs, Cox taunts him: “You wish to remain on the bench. You prefer that to beginning.” The Strange, Unsettling Fiction of James Purdy 2015-07-21T04:00:00Z As timeless as it is wordless, as disarming as it is funny, this is Christmas comedy from which only a real Scrooge could demur. The Boy With Tape on His Face – review 2012-12-21T18:07:35Z He demurred when possible and at other times provided responsive yet limited answers to diffuse potential bombshells. Wil Haygood's 'Showdown' explores Thurgood Marshall's Supreme Court nomination fight 2015-09-18T04:00:00Z My brother and I twisted and turned, ultimately demurring with the vague and inadequate apologies of two grief-stricken sons. My Father’s Last Romance 2015-09-03T04:00:00Z Don't be surprised if I demur, for, be advised / My passport's green. Ireland mourns 'keeper of language' poet Seamus Heaney 2013-08-30T17:44:08Z But for those who demur, it may be that Marvel's requirement for the movie to work as a setup for its future projects is to blame. Iron Man 2 shows how Marvel movies could fly 2010-04-29T14:18:00Z When asked whether he considers this trip a chance to finally one-up his brother, Gary demurs. Becoming the National Thanksgiving Turkey, a slightly cheesy story When the guys demur, she's outraged on behalf of the viewing public: "You guys are vampires, what's with all the morality?" True Blood 4x9: Love, war and sexy dreams 2011-08-22T12:30:00Z He demurred largely because the Union was unwilling to declare emancipation as the war’s goal. The whole family of man 2015-01-22T05:00:00Z When asked what he might think of her music, Jackson demurs. Paris Jackson excited and nervous on eve of debut solo album 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z Press her further on the relationship, and she demurs, insisting, “I don’t think it has anything to do with my work, my personal life.” Cicely Tyson: A pioneer stretches her acting muscles in a new career chapter 2015-12-03T05:00:00Z I demurred on the subject, because, of course, the truth was no, we hadn’t. Sex in a hospital bed 2013-05-28T23:00:00Z When she was ill, she tried to give me a ring of hers that I always admired, but I demurred. Should My Brother’s Bias Dictate Our Thanksgiving Plans? 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z She may also demur because as a writer of everything from two novels about the historical Jesus to series about witches and werewolves, she wants to be known for the full scope of her work. Review: Prince Lestat Is Bloody Marvelous 0002-11-29T05:00:00Z The usually gregarious elder Mr. Chatwal demurred when asked what role he played in his son’s recovery. Hotelier, in a Good Place 2011-07-20T21:03:04Z While Mr. De Niro could rightfully take credit, the actor demurred, saying, “It would have created itself.” Drew Nieporent May Be the Last Old-School Restaurateur Standing 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z The man approached Murray, asking him to “say a few words” for the groom, but Murray demurred. Bill Murray crashed some guy’s bachelor party and gave a speech 2014-05-27T04:00:00Z But she looks him straight in the eye and demurs, saying, "What if I'm not good? What if I'm the monster?" Everyone thinks "Stranger Things" Season 4 is about trauma. It’s not 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z He demurred, believing that the piece, intended to be heard solely in recorded form, wasn’t meant to be revived in person. Can You Hear Agnes Martin’s Serenity in John Zorn’s Frenzied Music? 2016-11-29T05:00:00Z I demurred on the joys of reading a paper city map, but I sympathize with her broader concerns about the future of print. Dubravka Ugresic Returns to America 2018-11-21T05:00:00Z Asked to name his favorite Zeppelin songs, Page demurs. Jimmy Page finds there's still whole lotta love for Led Zeppelin 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z If one designer hates an idea, the other automatically demurs. Onesies, Long Johns and Union Suits for a WFH Age 2021-01-19T05:00:00Z First up is Pamela, who speaks to Grazia, with the magazine allowing her to explain why she “demurred from answering whether she was in a relationship with Julian”. Pamela Anderson and Julian Assange: friends with vegan benefits 2017-02-16T05:00:00Z At first, the duchess agreed, but latterly she demurred, blaming Buckingham Palace. Books Of Style: Balenciaga’s World of Mystery: Books of Style 2013-01-26T00:03:55Z Mr. Stevens demurred at providing a list of the people nominated this year, saying that was “part of the internal process.” How Winfrey Got Kennedy Honor: Informally 2010-10-11T17:12:00Z “Oh, you think I’m a much more involved decorator than I am,” demurred the actress. Nicole Kidman : Celebrities' Favorite Paint Colors 2014-04-02T04:00:00Z “Well, I cut the soap opera because I wanted to go out and do a sea-hunt movie,” Spielberg demurred. Jaws, 40 years on: ‘One of the truly great and lasting classics of American cinema’ 2015-05-31T04:00:00Z Of course, I shouldn’t have been surprised when he demurred. Rami Malek, Catching Mercury 2018-09-10T04:00:00Z When he asked her out, Pattie demurred on account of her boyfriend. The Beatles hit with an asteroid's force 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z Asked why he should be trusted, he demurred, “My mother raised me not to say things like this about myself, so I’m not going to.” In Comey’s Testimony, a Reboot of Classic TV Hearings Past 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z Asked what “full-time teaching” would mean, Farrell demurred. Suzanne Farrell Ballet to disband in 2017 2016-09-21T04:00:00Z But Bella demurs; the conversion process from human to vamp is agonizing. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn?Part I. More Like Breaking Yawn 2011-11-17T17:30:14Z When asked that question directly, the 56-year-old actor turned playwright turned screenwriter turned filmmaker — whose early, post-college career once included such odd jobs as delivering singing telegrams — demurs. Aaron Sorkin finds a heroine after his own heart in ‘Molly’s Game’ 2017-12-21T05:00:00Z He demurred on naming his significant other, but apologized for bringing her up so often: “I don’t want to be that guy who is always talking about his girlfriend.” | Kieran Culkin: Kieran Culkin: Savoring the Live Action 2010-07-30T20:22:00Z When he demurs, and she declares, “I love you,” you cringe. Movie Review: ‘Love Sick Love,’ Directed by Christian Charles 2013-04-18T22:57:11Z When asked about the rumors, Bruni-Sarkozy has consistently demurred, though she's never come out and said they were false - which some here have interpreted as affirmation. Bruni's Cannes no-show fuels pregnancy buzz 2011-05-11T16:52:11Z Dillon demurs even to define the essay too narrowly as a “stable entity or established class.” A Witty and Original Writer Shares His Love for the Essay 2018-09-18T04:00:00Z Ms. Arnold demurred at first, then took the pictures. Eve Arnold, Photographer, Dies at 99 2012-01-06T18:47:18Z He has written just three conventional biographies, each born of a reluctant Plan B. Jimmy Scott had humbly demurred on the prospect of a ghostwritten memoir. David Ritz Opens Up About Aretha Franklin and Others 2014-11-04T05:00:00Z Moving through Pomona College to graduate work at Columbia and Boston College to the brink of a Ph.D. push at Harvard, she instead demurred. The Confounding Lightness of Helen Pashgian 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z The actor and the Time Lord are not so different, he adds, though Smith demurs: "I wish I was as cool as him," he says. Doctor Who's Matt Smith materialises at Comic-Con 2011-07-25T13:37:17Z Faber wanted him to drum up sales by doing readings, but he demurred. Two New Books Have Anglophiles and Bibliophiles Covered 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z Leslie stammers, clutches the V.P., demurs on his nonexistent offer of Hillary Clinton’s secretary of state job. A Biden Moment 2013-01-26T01:36:39Z Before long, talk turned to the wretched state of reproductive rights in this country, and when I asked Sparks if there was any chance of her reviving Rock for Choice, she demurred. L7 frontwoman says feminist pop stars like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift should reboot Rock for Choice 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z She tried to hand one to her sister, but Hannah demurred. The Unexpected Bat Mitzvah 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z He demurred — an oceanographic vessel, he said, was no fit place for a woman. Lotte Hass, Pioneering Diver Known for Beauty and Bravery, Dies at 86 2015-01-29T05:00:00Z When a reporter suggested his fans see him on Broadway, he demurred. | Eddie Izzard: Visiting Ellis Island With Eddie Izzard 2010-07-16T21:30:00Z She usually demurs when asked about her clothing choices, deferring to the designers to announce when she wears one of their pieces. Perspective | At the state dinner, Jill Biden stays understated 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z But when asked whether he planned to pay with the credit card again, Mr. Liu demurred. Chinese Ex-Taxi Driver Turned Billionaire Bought Modigliani Painting 2015-11-10T05:00:00Z Bill Eggleston, in a Sox hat and striped scarf, gazing at a ball held in his outstretched lefty glove, looking a bit like Hamlet with the skull, demurs with “No comment.” Baseball Cards for the Photography Set 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z Asked how he categorized his music, or where it falls on the jazz-avant-garde continuum, he demurred. At Last, a Box Henry Threadgill Fits Nicely Into: Pulitzer Winner 2016-04-18T04:00:00Z He paused and then said, as if I had demurred, “It’s the best way.” Book Excerpt: ‘The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher’ 2014-09-19T04:00:00Z Ms. Hourigan may demur the spotlight, but her colleagues feel her presence keenly in the halls. Kathy Hourigan Is Knopf’s Secret Weapon 2018-10-17T04:00:00Z I suggested he take a table instead, but he demurred politely and went elsewhere for his nightcap. The secrets of a maitre d’: what it’s really like feeding the 1% 2017-08-16T04:00:00Z He called for opening negotiations to the news media, and when the Met demurred, invited reporters to pre-bargaining sessions, where dozens of his members would make their points as cameras clicked, with management waiting outside. Alan S. Gordon, Longtime Union Leader, Dies at 70 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z When asked for his best guess on the odds of a work stoppage, Manfred, demurs. Why Baseball Is Avoiding Other Sports' Labor Woes 2011-08-19T09:45:00Z A number of times over the years, semi-sincere New Jersey fans have threatened to draft Springsteen as a candidate for the U. S. Senate, but the singer has wisely demurred. Born in the U.S.A.: When the president met the Boss 2012-05-28T18:00:00Z As for his own future, James demurs when asked to describe his next project. Actor Stephan James sees parallels between himself and Olympian Jesse Owens 2016-02-11T05:00:00Z But when Chase first sought permission from the songwriters, Perry demurred because, he later explained, "I was not excited about the Soprano family being whacked to Don't Stop Believin'". Don't Stop Believin': the power ballad that refused to die 2010-12-16T22:14:01Z For a diner, the demurred technique is a gift. Felix Trattoria’s Sfincione (or, focaccia by any other name) 2018-08-27T04:00:00Z Cage demurs, raising his brow and breaking out a small, disbelieving smile before beginning a soft-shoe shuffle toward the door. Tom Cruise Battles Invaders in ‘Edge of Tomorrow’ 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z “I didn’t want to mention it; it’s very nerdy,” he demurred, noting he doesn’t play as much as he once did. Date Lab: The Zoom call lasted about 45 minutes 2021-06-04T04:00:00Z Thrice he asks her the same question, and twice she demurs. Review | An artist who stood apart from D.C. intrigue and the New York whirl 2017-12-07T05:00:00Z Asked how large a gift would be required, he demurred. The Met Considers Naming Rights, and Other Ways Forward 2015-09-16T04:00:00Z When asked if she was famous, Tungsupakul demurred with a quiet “Yeah,” before adding, “But if I say ‘yes’ then maybe ‘Oh, I’m too much.’ She’s the Secret Weapon in a Film About the Thai Cave Rescue 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z She was fortunate: Once, offered a fur coat by her husband, she chose a sewing machine instead and he did not demur. Ardis James Dies at 85; Established Center on Quilts 2011-07-17T06:48:04Z Ms. Catlett herself, who is back in New York this week for a panel discussion about “Stargazers” at the museum on Friday, demurs about her influence on later generations. First an Outcast, Then an Inspiration 2011-04-24T00:49:22Z Wool, 67, mostly demurs on questions about the effect market machinations can have on an artist’s life and work, saying that addressing it inevitably risks making one sound disingenuously ungrateful for success. Christopher Wool on What Brought a ‘Sunday Painter’ Back to Life 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z As for whether the extreme interest might propel the production to a longer life, Ms. Friedman demurred. Benedict Cumberbatch, a Hamlet Who’s One Hot Ticket in London 2015-07-29T04:00:00Z When asked about financing, however, Mr. Turner, 42, demurred with a coy smile. Rock Chronicle Inspires Battle Over Its Legacy 2011-07-27T21:50:27Z For these songs she owned the stage while Butler demurred to piano. An inspired evening with Arcade Fire at KeyArena 2010-09-30T19:52:00Z Among the scaramouches were several veterans of “The Nutcracker,” and as the boys beseeched and the girls demurred they showed an already advanced understanding of how things work in a Balanchine ballet. Review: School of American Ballet Workshop Includes ‘Harlequinade’ 2015-05-31T04:00:00Z Asked their main reason for supporting Mr. Trump, they demurred: “We’re individuals, and we don’t speak to the media. Have a nice night. Go away.” A Partisan Crowd Watches the Debate at the New Trump Hotel 2016-10-10T04:00:00Z Told the men at the front desk I wanted a room - they demurred until they saw my amex card - then it was "Yes Sir". I Crossed the World 2016-10-14T04:00:00Z “What church do you belong to?” they queried a demurring reporter. Is the Museum of the Bible that tourist-destination evangelicals have been waiting for? 2017-12-19T05:00:00Z Or I demur by saying something like, “I can’t really think of anything.” Weeknight Vegetarian: Giving vegetables the nigiri treatment 2014-12-19T05:00:00Z Some presidents actually ate the turkeys; others demurred. Biden pardons his first turkeys — but who will pardon his bad jokes? 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z I demurred, mumbling quietly, “Come back and see me when you’re 50.” Aging and My Beauty Dilemma 2016-09-24T04:00:00Z As I make up an excuse for demurring, I wonder now if I’ve only been inching along, closer every day, but never quite touching the border. I will wear a swimsuit one day: Manifesto of a righteous fat-ass 2015-05-31T04:00:00Z Anna, a demur, fortyish functionary in a nameless government agency, has been called into the office of her superior, known here only as The Director. A Stage Triumph in Chicago: The Letters — Menacing Head Games in Stalin’s Russia 2013-01-29T15:30:58Z "I wanted to keep the damage to a minimum," he demurs when asked why he exercised restraint. In the joyfully violent "Nobody," Bob Odenkirk channels his inner John Wick 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z I demurred: "It's pretty dreadful . . .", and she shot back: "In what precise way does that differ from 'awful'?" Will Self considers the Coen brothers 2011-02-11T10:08:28Z Mr. Parker demurred, saying he was there to promote the film and celebrate the hundreds of people who made it. A Casualty of ‘The Birth of a Nation’ Controversy Speaks Out 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z Asked what Fox may have in store for "X-Men," McAvoy demurred with a laugh: "I just go where they point me and 'dance, monkey, dance' whenever they tell me to." Hollywood (well, much of it) will be out in force at Comic-Con 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z I tried to explain that I thought of scholarship, rather than musicianship, as the discipline relevant to my purpose with him, and demurred with feigned gratitude for the opportunity. Dr. Funky Butt and Me: My Friendship with the Real Donald Shirley 2019-03-10T05:00:00Z When she demurs, he urges her to think again. ‘In a Word’: A poetic, rock-solid look at grief and loss by the Hub Theatre 2016-04-06T04:00:00Z “There is no character based on a real person,” the author demurs. A thriller writer’s challenge: Make U.S. policy in Africa into a page turner He promised the band's performance later in the evening would employ some never-before seen "new technology," but demurred when asked to explain exactly what that might mean. The Internet Loves Jared Leto's Sequined Cape at the VMAs Red Carpet 2017-08-27T04:00:00Z After months of demurring, Affleck eventually admitted in September that I'm Still Here, his portrayal of brother-in-law Phoenix's apparent descent from famed actor to mumbling rapper, was an elaborate hoax. Joaquin Phoenix could rise again in Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter 2011-02-01T10:10:30Z Ailey, who died in 1989, tried to recruit Mr. Williams to be his assistant, but Mr. Williams demurred. Dudley Williams, Eloquent Dancer Who Defied Age, Dies at 76 2015-06-03T04:00:00Z She was asked to make the film in the mid-90s, but demurred because her parents were alive and she had not yet discussed her brother in interviews. Rebecca Miller on the Mother of All Subjects: Her Father 2018-03-11T05:00:00Z They both laughingly demur when asked for the secret to their enduring relationship. How we stay together: our friends call us 'the couple who forgot to break up' 2020-02-29T05:00:00Z Still, asked whether she was ready to rough it again, she demurred. Diane Kruger roughs it in role as nabbed reporter 2011-05-12T14:59:08Z Philip said they exchanged texts for several days following the date, but “alas, Brandon demurred at my suggestion of a second date.” Date Lab: Can this loyal reader of the column enjoy his date? 2018-05-14T04:00:00Z When Mr. Hoffman asked if he’d rather open a distillery, Mr. Thrasher demurred. Trading the Cocktail Shaker for the Still 2018-07-20T04:00:00Z Asked if that could end up actually being for 70 years, like in London, Spiegel demurred. After a 70-Year Run in London, ‘The Mousetrap’ Heads to Broadway 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z Kirby demurred when asked about the decision to leave Israel out of the international talks. Israel agrees to 4-hour daily pauses in Gaza fighting to allow civilians to flee, White House says 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z When I mention Kirkus Reviews’ proclamation about “Absolution” being her masterpiece, McDermott demurs; she hasn’t read her reviews since novel No. 1. 'I look for the scary story': How Alice McDermott turned the Vietnam War novel inside out 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z When asked whether there was frustration of not being able to capitalize on Williams’ elite play this year, Riley demurred. USC vs. Washington takeaways: What's next for Caleb Williams after emotional loss? 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z When coaches asked him to speak last year, Bullock demurred. 'She’s my superhero': USC's Calen Bullock honors late grandmother through his play 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z Asked repeatedly if they believe Israel is observing humanitarian law and international rules of war, U.S. officials have demurred, noting that Hamas places military targets within civilian spaces and refusing to pass judgment on Israel. What the U.S. is telling Israel about a Gaza ground invasion — and what Israel is hearing 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z When pressed for details, he demurred, “It’s a secret.” Seattle ‘Stranger Things’ house shows off next-level Halloween décor 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z Sridhar, a National Geographic Explorer from southern India, eventually demurred on the sale, saying she’d have to verify some things on her end. Indian star tortoises are in jeopardy as good luck charms 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z Asked if he called for a cease-fire during his meetings with Israeli authorities, Newsom demurred, saying, “I have a limited scope.” After Israel visit, Newsom heads to China for climate talks. But can he avoid global conflicts? 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z But both also demurred from laying much blame on the incumbent or the larger council. Why the Seattle City Council’s historic unpopularity may not matter 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z Yet when Eryka suggested the possibility that we move from friendly favor to negotiating a payment, I demurred. How Do You Charge a Friend for a Professional Favor? 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z But when asked by her host, former Law School Dean Robert Stein, how long it might take the Supreme Court to reach consensus about what its own ethics code should be, Barrett demurred. Justice Barrett expresses support for a formal US Supreme Court ethics code in Minnesota speech 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z For our interview, Triet demurred on discussing the Oscar kerfuffle further, politely but firmly putting the matter to rest: “It’s their choice. I’m OK with that.” A marital murder mystery written by a real-life couple? They didn't kill each other 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Asked by the AP at September’s Republican presidential debate whether she needs more support from moderates, Lake demurred, saying she already has broad support from Republicans, Democrats and independents. Kari Lake wants to be elected to the Senate. She also wants to keep fighting the election she lost 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z Evers, when asked about security on Thursday, also demurred. Security questions swirl at the Wisconsin Capitol after armed man sought governor twice in one day 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z But when asked whether there was a way to quantify it, Velis demurred. In the Market: US bond market signals the end of an era 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Asked at the National Press Club on Thursday about China’s claims that the NSA he leads breached a university, Army Gen. Paul Nakasone demurred. Did U.S. hack China? NSA dodges question 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z But asked during a press conference if he would now call the soft landing a baseline expectation, Powell demurred. Powell says soft-landing not baseline, but it's sure in the forecast 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Thiagarajan demurred when asked about a new hire, saying in August that they were “very advanced in that search process.” Seattle Symphony celebrates two milestones 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z When first prodded at Wednesday’s hearing on his thoughts on “traditional” Catholics as threats, Mr. Garland tried to demur. AG Garland distances himself from FBI’s memo, says that ‘Catholics are not extremists’ 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Sen. Mike Rounds demurred Sunday when pressed on whether he would vote for Donald Trump if the former president is convicted on any of the criminal charges against him in four separate cases. Sen. Mike Rounds ducks question on voting for Trump if he is convicted 2023-09-03T04:00:00Z The chatbot demurred: Doing so would be “harmful and unethical,” it said. When Hackers Descended to Test A.I., They Found Flaws Aplenty 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z When another trustee asked Dungan if she personally objected to an illustration of cross-racial friendship, she demurred, simply declaring that she was just trying to avoid "situations like that." Newest "anti-woke" tantrum: Right-wingers don't think kids of different races can be friends 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z Mr. Baxter demurred, but many parents who’ve advocated in favor of the opt-out said they are at least equally, if not more concerned, about what teachers will talk about with the students regarding the books. Judge promises ruling on Montgomery County LGBTQ policies before school year starts 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z Pressed by lawmakers over how many illegal immigrants caught and released under the Biden administration have since been apprehended and deported, Mr. Mayorkas demurred. Jordan warns Mayorkas over ‘contempt’ for Congress 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z But as he batted aside GOP questions with answers that stalled, dodged or demurred, frustrated Republicans lashed out. ‘I’m not smiling’: Mayorkas ducks answers as GOP fumes 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z During summer workouts, Burrow demurred when reporters inquired about his contract situation. Bengals owner Mike Brown stays mum on the state of contract negotiations with star QB Joe Burrow 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z During summer workouts, Burrow demurred when reporters inquired about his contract situation. Bengals owner Mike Brown stays mum on the state of contract negotiations with star QB Joe Burrow 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z At a hastily called news conference at the Toronto hotel where he was staying, the professor demurred when asked about the newfound fame that comes with being a Nobel laureate. A Caltech Nobel laureate celebrates his 100th birthday. Then he gets back to work 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z But when asked if he would not intervene in the UPS strike, Ms. Jean-Pierre demurred saying the administration was confident both sides will reach an agreement. Biden cheers unions as strike threats from coast to coast jeopardize U.S. economy 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Although he said he loved the ocean, he demurred when asked if he planned to sail again soon. Australian Man and His Dog Rescued After Nearly 3 Months at Sea 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z Ms. Wilkins demurred, saying she did not want to draw attention away from gunshot victims or sick people. In Phoenix, Firefighters Battle an Invisible Inferno 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z She endorsed Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary and demurred in an interview last year when asked if she would support the incumbent president in 2024. Ocasio-Cortez endorses Biden’s reelection campaign, sending a strong signal of Democratic unity 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z And for months, Pentagon officials said on Thursday, the White House demurred, citing concerns about the weapons’ use and saying they were not necessary. Biden Weighs Giving Ukraine Weapons Banned by Many U.S. Allies 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z After months of demurring, citing concerns about the weapons’ use and saying they were not necessary, U.S. officials have recently signaled a shift. U.S. Expected to Provide Cluster Munitions to Ukraine, Official Says 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z Shawn — residents asked that I not use their full names for privacy — encouraged me to hop onto his electric skateboard, but I demurred. Love thy (homeless) neighbor: From fear to fellowship hosting Tent City 3 | Op-Ed 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z When asked if the governor talked about his own Catholic faith, Vander Plaats demurred: “No, we really didn’t get into a lot of that, other than what we believe are our core values.” How Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis talks about his own Catholic faith on the presidential campaign trail 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z Asked if the governor talked about his own Catholic faith, Vander Plaats demurred: “No, we really didn’t get into a lot of that, other than what we believe are our core values.” Florida Gov. DeSantis woos GOP Christian voters but stays tight-lipped on his own Catholic faith 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z Trump denied to the New York Times' Maggie Haberman that he was told he would be indited by "demurred" when asked if he had been told he was a target. “Bulls**t”: Meadows lawyer denies he flipped — but legal experts say Trump should be worried 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z He demurred, saying he already knew what people felt about policing. Where was Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell in debate on public drug use? | Editorial 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z Last year, in an interview with radio host Hugh Hewitt, Stewart demurred when asked about his political plans, specifically whether he would challenge U.S. Chris Stewart, 6-term Utah Republican, resigning from Congress 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z Shalanda Young, the White House budget director, demurred Tuesday when asked about doing away with the debt limit and said that her only focus was getting the bill to Biden’s desk and avoiding a default. 14th Amendment questions linger despite debt-limit deal 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z Asked if ferns could be considered the cockroach of the plant world, Pittermann demurred, offering only that they are “resilient.” The biggest extinction event in the planet’s history is happening again — in Santa Cruz 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z Last year, in an interview with radio host Hugh Hewitt, Stewart demurred when asked about his future political plans, specifically whether he would challenge U.S. Republican Rep. Chris Stewart planning to resign, source says 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z At the time, I smugly demurred, but eventually there was no denying she had been right. Divorce Can Wreck a Woman’s Financial Future. Here’s How to Rebuild. 2023-05-13T04:00:00Z Weeks earlier, in an interview in England, Mr. Sargeant had demurred about the pressure of wearing the stars and stripes. The Florida Man of Formula 1 2023-05-13T04:00:00Z Asked repeatedly about whether the administration was considering the 14th Amendment as a fail-safe, Ms. Yellen demurred. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen dodges question on invoking 14th Amendment to avoid default 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z Mr. Hogan, who passed on a running for president in 2024, has demurred such calls in the past. Sen. Ben Cardin announces retirement from Senate 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z He demurred at first, but then allowed that if he had to name a favorite, it would be the one with the mice — hundreds of mice, all gathered to watch their parents speak onstage. Edward Koren, cartoonist who drew his shaggier alter-ego, dies at 87 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Yet Gov. Gianforte has publicly demurred when asked if his own child's concerns bother him enough to reconsider signing a bill he has been eagerly supporting so far. Montana silencing Zooey Zephyr proves the GOP wants to erase trans people 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Thus far, the Biden administration and Federal Reserve appear to have demurred. First Republic Lurches as It Struggles to Find a Savior 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z His answer continued to shift over several days as he demurred on the exact number of weeks he would support for a national ban. Abortion divides 2024 candidates and confounds many within the GOP 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Polis, a Democrat, has demurred from questions on the ban. Colorado gun control bills progress; semi-auto ban unlikely 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z I asked if I could visit the area Kokoweef Inc. was actively prospecting, but Bisyak demurred, citing the need for secrecy. An Old Hollywood actor created a treasure map. Could it be real? 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z When pressed about his strategy for taking on the former president, Scott demurred. Republican Sen. Tim Scott launches presidential exploratory committee 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z Asked to share an example of something he wishes he had explained better, Rivera demurred. Analysis | Building a roster amid a sale, Ron Rivera focuses on communicating his strategy 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z Asked if Mr. Xi had given a timeline, she demurred. Xi and Macron Call for Ukraine Peace Talks, but the Path Is Murky 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z When asked how she might vote on G.O.P. bills restricting abortion, she demurred and said that she could not comment on legislation that was not before her. Democrat’s U-Turn to Join the G.O.P. Upends North Carolina Politics 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z She demurred, saying that she was “not into politics.” In old, feel-good story, Putin bought teacher an apartment. He didn’t. 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z Somasegar, who with Nadella contributed to a $120 million investment pool in Major League Cricket last year and is spending more on the Seattle team, demurred when asked about the profit potential. Major League Cricket is coming to Seattle. Will it become the new soccer? 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z When I asked Mr. Altman if a machine that could do anything the human brain could do would eventually drive the price of human labor to zero, he demurred. The ChatGPT King Isn’t Worried, but He Knows You Might Be 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z While Polis supports those three bills, he has demurred from questions around a fourth bill that would ban semi-automatic firearms. EXPLAINER: Mass shootings seldom shift partisan policies 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Asked Monday if he thinks Snyder deserves to have a team, Kraft demurred. Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft weigh in on potential Commanders sale: ‘Believe that something is close’ 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z Ms. Yellen demurred when asked about proposals to raise the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s cap on deposit insurance. Powell and Yellen Suggest Need to Review Regulations After Bank Failures 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z The bill passed committee by a 6-3 vote with Republicans demurring, partly concerned with the creation of a new government office and skeptical of its efficacy. Surge in eating disorders spurs state legislative action 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z When pressed on bills related to algorithmic accountability or privacy, Chew demurred and said he agreed with lawmakers “in principle.” TikTok faces uncertain future after 5-hour congressional thrashing 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z Long demurred on when that bill might come up for a House floor vote. Minnesota moving to fortify state status as abortion refuge 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z Asked if she would go through the confirmation process again in hindsight, Sohn demurred. Analysis | Gigi Sohn speaks out on bitter FCC confirmation brawl for first time 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z His group is focused on pressing public officials to speak responsibly about the escalating geopolitical tensions, but he demurred when asked if he has seen progress on that front. For Asian Americans, thrill of Oscars offset by rising anti-Asian hate 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z He demurred when asked whether he would be interested in the job. Howard bows out of NCAA tournament after giving Kansas a brief scare 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z But bankers who have been briefed on the offerings say some of the biggest potential bidders have demurred. Shards of Silicon Valley Bank Are for Sale, but No One Is Buying Yet 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z So far, officials have demurred, saying the cost-benefit analysis doesn’t work because of Rodanthe’s small tax base and the fact that the erosion is so relentless. Retreat in Rodanthe When asked whether he had a favorite for best picture, he demurred. The meaning behind the blue ribbons worn at the Oscars 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z The president demurred, instead praising the courage of Ukrainians in military uniform defending their country. Review | Zelensky’s heroic wartime leadership has deep historical roots 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z Reached by phone to explain his brother’s role in the company, Justin Ogles demurred. Analysis | Tennessee congressman Andrew Ogles’s résumé is too good to be true 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Mr. Brecheen demurred, replying that he favored a flat tax and believed raising the Social Security eligibility age to account for rising life expectancy would be “reasonable.” In Oklahoma, a Freshman Republican Makes the Case for Deep Spending Cuts 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z Republican lawmakers have been quick to blame Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for the derailment, demurring on imposing new regulations on the railway industry. Bipartisan group of senators propose railway safety bill after East Palestine derailment 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Youngkin has been seen as a potential presidential candidate but has repeatedly demurred about whether he will run. Youngkin adviser says 2024 race is more than Trump, DeSantis 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z Probst demurs when asked his opinion of the best player ever, and admits some of the seasons start to run together. Jeff Probst a constant for ‘Survivor’ as it nears 44th game 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z Writers contacted to contribute to this article politely demurred, if they responded at all. Perspective | AI is a time-honored movie trope. Now it can write its own script. 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z When asked if he accepted the overwhelming scientific consensus that the burning of fossil fuels was causing global temperatures to rise, he demurred. U.S. Expected to Nominate New Head of World Bank on Thursday 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z He told the reporter about his younger brother, who had died by suicide, but demurred when she asked whether he had ever had similar thoughts. Fetterman’s Disclosure of Depression Signals New Openness on Mental Health 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z Asked by Ms. Amanpour whether he expected a similar round of deliberation and pressure before assenting to Ukrainian demands for more advanced weapons such as fighter jets, Mr. Scholz demurred. Germany’s allies pushed Germany to send tanks to Ukraine. Now, Scholz is the one urging them. 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z But he demurred on a question about Mr. Biden limiting the amount of public land and water available to energy companies because it’s under the Interior Department’s jurisdiction. Russian-Ukraine war, one year in, has supercharged the partisan divide on energy in Washington 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z But Abbott has previously demurred extending such restrictions to college athletes. Greg Abbott pushes bill to ban transgender college athletes — but it could backfire 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z Asked about the idea, Dr. Gupta demurred, saying it wasn’t up to him and he didn’t know if there were top-level deliberations to promote his position. Top White House drug-fighter sees progress on fentanyl overdoses, but warns of new threats 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z Given a chance to react hawkishly to the bumper January payrolls report, Powell demurred and chose to stay boringly balanced on the rate outlook. Morning Bid: The Powell Put 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z The New York Democrat, who controls the Senate floor schedule, suggested that such a policy should also apply to other foreign adversaries and demurred on whether he would allow a vote. Spotlight shifts to Schumer amid pressure to ban U.S. oil sales to China 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z But ask him about Television, and he would often demur. Tom Verlaine dies at 73; guitarist co-founded the punk band Television 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z He pressured Congress for an emergency vote on the bill his mining and justice ministries drafted and presented in 2020 to regulate the mining of Indigenous lands, but lawmakers demurred. Why Brazil’s Yanomami are being decimated by disease, mining 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z But Mr. Schumer demurred when asked why he hasn’t forced a vote on an assault weapon ban to draw attention to Republicans’ opposition if the issue was such a high priority. Senate Dems ask FTC to probe gunmaker for alleged illegal marketing of assault rifles to kids 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z And when asked whether they can provide assurances that no additional classified papers remain in private locations connected with Biden, White House aides have repeatedly demurred. On presidential records, the rules are clear. The oversight is not. 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z She demurred when asked if the sermon marked a campaign launch of sorts. Biden honors Martin Luther King at Atlanta church with nods to 2024 and voting rights 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z Asked Sunday if his oversight committee would investigate Trump’s handling of classified documents as well, Comer demurred. House GOP demands visitor logs in Biden classified docs case 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z On a call with reporters, the bank’s chief executive Jamie Dimon — normally one of the more gregarious Wall Street figureheads — repeatedly demurred from hard-and-fast predictions. JPMorgan Sets Aside Money for Bad Debts as ‘Mild Recession’ Looms 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z Mr. DeSantis’s strategy would face its biggest test if he pursued a presidential bid, a decision he has so far demurred on. Can Ron DeSantis Avoid Meeting the Press? 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z But he demurred when asked if the USCCB’s culture wars might subside. US bishops’ rifts unlikely to ease after Benedict’s death 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z So after spending a couple of evenings with Tamariz, I asked him to show me something at his apartment, but he demurred. The Man Who Made Spain the Magic Capital of the World 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z Governments that had long demurred on regulation are suddenly pressing for more oversight, while federal regulators and law enforcement have rolled out multiple civil and criminal investigations. ‘Crypto winter’ has come. And it’s looking more like an ice age. 2022-12-18T05:00:00Z Pressed by the investigators about her post-election efforts to challenge the election results, Thomas demurred. Ginni Thomas says she regrets post-election texts to Meadows 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z When federal officials demurred about the cause of the strandings, Mr. Balcomb held a news conference in D.C. and spoke out, blaming the use of a new generation of anti-submarine sonar technology. Ken Balcomb, a champion of killer whales, dies at 82 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z When she asked who would be paying the bills, Passantino demurred — this despite legal ethics rules that let attorneys accept payment from third parties but only with the “informed consent” of their client. Opinion | For Cassidy Hutchinson, ‘I don’t remember’ wasn’t good enough 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z He said she would not have to pay for his services but demurred when she asked from where the money was coming. Jan. 6 witness recounts pressure campaign from Trump allies 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z She said he demurred when she asked where the funding was coming from, though later learned that it was from Trump allies. Key Jan. 6 witness says lawyer sought to influence testimony 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z On Tuesday, asked whether he felt he was playing for the starting job, Heinicke demurred. Analysis | Ron Rivera’s QB decision isn’t about skill. It’s about appetite for risk. 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z But each player demurred when asked to provide an example. Analysis | Commanders struggling to find answers for glaring red zone failures 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z When federal officials demurred about the cause of the strandings, Balcomb held a news conference in Washington, D.C., and spoke out, blaming the use of a new generation of anti-submarine sonar technology. Ken Balcomb, friend to the orcas who helped end their captivity, dies 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z Asked about whether customers would get their money back, Mr. Ray demurred. FTX chief: Company Appeared to Use ‘Old-Fashioned Embezzlement' 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z When asked if he expected prices to go back to normal, Mr. Biden demurred. Biden says lower-than-expected inflation numbers are proof his policies are working 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z Asked if they were keeping an eye on conference competition this early in the season, the defending champions demurred. Meade begins year with vital ‘circle talk’; Madison thinks four-peat 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z Bohn demurred, but her husband convinced her it was an opportunity she shouldn’t pass up. WA cookie artist will compete on Food Network’s ‘Christmas Cookie Challenge’ 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z He demurred each time, saying tempo might not be as effective in situations other than two-minute drills because opponents would defend it differently. Analysis | Ron Rivera wants the Commanders to evolve. Can their QB get them there? 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z While the international community debates and demurs, it is massacres as usual for the gangs. Haiti: Inside the capital city taken hostage by brutal gangs 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z When Mr. Wallace said that some people had called him a “silk-wrapped needle,” a man with hidden toughness, Mr. Jiang demurred, though with a flourish. Jiang Zemin, Leader Who Guided China Into Global Market, Dies at 96 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z From one perspective, it's smart for Republicans to demur on the moral questions and instead focus on the political downsides of Trump's behavior. Republicans don't care that Trump's a white supremacist — just that he's indiscreet about it 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z Brazil has also demurred, with officials telling Reuters this month that it is unlikely to get involved. As Haiti Unravels, U.S. Officials Push to Send in an Armed Foreign Force 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z When it’s suggested the deft execution of “Aftersun” feels like a magic trick, she demurs. How director and star create emotional power with glimpses of memories in 'Aftersun' 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III, standing beside General Milley, demurred when asked if he shared that assessment, hinting at continued disagreement within the Biden administration about the course of the war. ‘This Is Not Ukraine’s Fault’: Tensions Ease Over Missile Strike in Poland 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z Enigmatic to the very end, Craig demurred when asked if he knows what’s next: “Yes, but I don’t want to talk about it.” Daniel Craig's Bond had to die so he could move on: 'I don't want to go back' 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z All I know is that every time I asked people about Abrams’ chances this cycle, they’d demur, or roll their eyes, or give an incredulous and worried “I don’t know.” An ode to Stacey Abrams 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z He demurred and by the time he sought the White House in 2016, the energy had shifted to Trump. Trump vs. DeSantis: A simmering rivalry bursts into view 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z When asked for details on any alliance, including whether it might be announced during the second week of the summit, Silva demurred, making clear that any such announcement wasn’t hers to make. Brazil will be climate leader, says ex-minister Marina Silva 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z As for how many people have died of heat-related illnesses over the past decade, Best demurred, stating that only the medical examiner could share information about causes of death. Ron DeSantis avoids saying ‘climate change.’ Incarcerated Floridians are living it. 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z At the end of the service, she was stationed at the door, quietly and respectfully greeting departing congregants with a demurring smile. Opinion | How D.C. voters altered the city’s political landscape 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z Though Gray demurs from the “classicist” tag that has been attached to his filmmaking, “Armageddon Time” is a familiar-seeming story, but its telling is marked by emotional complexity and richness of detail. Why James Gray wanted to shoot his childhood memories 'like it's a ghost story' 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z The popular former Auburn player said Monday he had only briefly met Cohen and demurred when asked if he wanted to be considered a candidate. New Auburn AD Cohen hits ground running in coaching search 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z House of Representatives, if the Democrats lose their thin House majority in Tuesday's midterm elections, Pelosi demurred. Pelosi says attack on her husband will affect decision whether to retire 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z The conversation turned to how the Republican candidate for governor has vowed to ban abortion without exceptions, and Mr. Brandt, 50, demurred. The Gender Gap in the Abortion Debate 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z She had begun to hone her stage routine with a polished showmanship, a far cry from the shy, demurring woman whose first audience two decades ago were high-powered politicos at the Seeger home. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducts Washington guitar legend Libba Cotten 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z After reviewing the case Fernandez had compiled, prosecutors demurred, concluding the “state of the evidence at that time did not prove criminal conduct beyond a reasonable doubt,” a district attorney’s office spokesman said. Inside the L.A. County Sheriff's Department corruption investigation of its own watchdogs 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z When asked what he thought of Commanders owner Daniel Snyder opening the door to a sale of the team, Young demurred. Chase Young returns to practice — and the Commanders’ defense rejoices 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Administration officials have demurred when asked to specify what that response might look like, citing the need for strategic ambiguity — and the value of keeping their options open. Russian military leaders’ talk of nuclear attack rattles U.S. calculus 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z The 40-year-old demurred when asked if he wanted to be considered for the position beyond this season. Auburn’s Williams suddenly leading his alma mater’s team 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z He sees infrastructure as a vehicle for economic opportunity, yet demurred when asked if he planned to stay in his post. Biden pitchman Landrieu hawks infrastructure and hope 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z But the driver demurred, saying she would wait to hear from Serbia's government before making any changes. Number-plate crackdown raises tensions in Kosovo 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z Abbott at first demurred, but then said, “I’m not changing and constantly flip-flopping positions like other people do. I’m governing from my principles.” Texas Gov. Abbott tests whether conservative is enough in Trump GOP 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z Caruso also demurred when asked this month during a radio debate to rate Moore’s performance. Bass and Caruso differ on public safety and policing. But not as much as many think 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z Asked to name the best surrogate hitting the campaign trail for Democrats, himself aside, Mr. Sanders at first demurred and then said that Mr. Obama “certainly can and will play a very important role.” With Crucial Elections Looming, Biden Breaks Tradition of Big Campaign Rallies 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z Most virologists demur when asked about which variant — or variants — will be infecting people this winter. XBB, BQ.1.1, BA.2.75.2 — A variant swarm could fuel a winter surge 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z And she demurred on saying what Shakespeare role she had played as a student, saying such a disclosure could become a distraction. New Zealand arts funder rejects Shakespeare as ‘imperialism’ 2022-10-16T04:00:00Z For its part, Apple demurred in its statement regarding the new union, preferring not to directly address the results. Apple store workers in Oklahoma City vote to unionize with the Communications Workers of America 2022-10-15T04:00:00Z When asked how seriously he was taking his reelection campaign this week, Lee demurred and instead said he was “happy and pleased” with his administration’s accomplishments. As election nears, Tennessee Gov. Lee won’t debate Martin 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z Finland and South Korea have been willing suppliers, but other nations, including Cambodia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Peru, have demurred. Your Wednesday Briefing 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z Nevertheless, she demurred on questions about the country's position on loss and damage. Climate reparations are on the agenda at COP27 — whether wealthy nations like it or not 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z Asked if he feels any comradeship with a Black gay pop artist like Lil Nas X, who also writes provocative lyrics about his sex life for the Top 40, Lacy demurred. Led by a surprise No. 1 hit, Steve Lacy redefines the rock star for Gen Z 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z Asked again to name the Jewish leaders who agreed with him, Mr. Bailey demurred. In Illinois Governor’s Debate, Bailey Tries to Put Pritzker on Defensive. 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z Every single one demurred: “Sorry, I don’t know a thing about country music.” Review: How Black country music became undeniable 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z But she demurred on elaborating on her positions on specific abortion policies. Abortion, economy electrify contest between Spanberger, Vega 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z Asked what kind of stage roles she’d like to play going forward, Lillis demurs: “I don’t know. Who can I play? Let’s see how well this goes.” Sophia Lillis shifts from scary movies to the panic of live theater 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z At a hearing Tuesday, Dearie pressed Trump’s lawyers to take a position on whether the classified documents were, as Trump has said, declassified, but they demurred. Dearie asks Trump lawyers whether they believe FBI lied about seized documents 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Throughout the day, Mr. Jones said could not recall specific things he had said about the Sandy Hook shooting and demurred when asked about former associates. 4 Takeaways From the Sandy Hook Damages Trial of Alex Jones 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z When asked for his take Thursday, Cotton demurred, saying he wanted an opportunity to conduct a full review of the program after his expected confirmation. U.S. general warns of China’s expanding nuclear arsenal 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin demurred, and Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina told the network that he wanted to focus on inflation. Republicans Struggle to Unite Party Around National Abortion Restrictions 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z Ochs demurred when Howell asked whether he held a senior Proud Boys leadership role as an “elder,” replying after consulting with his attorney, “This isn’t some concrete mafia group. … It’s just a term of respect.” Proud Boys who scrawled ‘Murder the Media’ at Capitol plead guilty 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z “The gang Vice Society claimed responsibility in an email to me after initially demurring,” Bajak tweeted Thursday night. Criminal syndicate claims credit for LAUSD hack; authorities won't say whether it's true 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z Thiel demurred, according to a person familiar with the May exchange who, like others interviewed for this article, spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe private discussions. Peter Thiel rebuffs Mitch McConnell over Senate rescue in Arizona 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z The Missouri Republican, a member of GOP Senate leadership who sits on the Intelligence Committee, initially demurred before sharing his concerns. Trump ‘should have turned over all’ classified documents before FBI raid, Sen. Roy Blunt says 2022-08-28T04:00:00Z Yet, asked if he feels as if the preseason finale will be a chance to showcase himself to 31 other coaching staffs, the ever diplomatic Rudolph demurred. Steelers QB Rudolph upbeat despite seemingly long odds 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z Neumann, who now works at the extremism analysis organization Moonshot CVE, said Republican silence is part of a larger pattern of conservatives demurring when presented with opportunities to condemn extremism, which can accelerate radicalization. Republicans mostly mum on calls to make GOP ‘party of Christian nationalism’ 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z For example, the House demurred to the Senate over the Affordable Care Act instead of going to battle in a conference committee. American Government 2021-07-28T00:00:00Z 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. Steelers QB Pickett to get more snaps in 2nd preseason game 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z McKenzie, knowing that retaking Kabul might require tens of thousands of U.S. troops, demurred. Opinion | One year’s hindsight on Afghanistan: A good decision, horribly executed 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z The White House demurred on when Biden plans to sign the bill, saying it was focused on helping ensure the House approved the measure. Biden begins summer vacation with family in South Carolina 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z Millet urged Butt to take a vacation with him and rest, and when Butt demurred, Millet convinced Taft to order his aide to deliver a letter to the pope in Rome. Two prominent men died on the Titanic. Were they secretly a couple? 2022-08-07T04:00:00Z Attorney Daniel Petrocelli, representing the publishers, told King he had no questions for him and demurred on a cross-examination, saying instead he hoped they could have coffee together some time. Stephen King testifies for government in books merger trial 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z In a separate interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Mr. Manchin also demurred on whether he wanted his own political party to retain control of Congress. Manchin not ready to endorse Biden 2024 reelection bid 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z Though Francis for much of his pontificate had demurred, he faced mounting pressure after Indigenous groups last year said ground-penetrating radar had located hundreds of unmarked graves near former residential schools. Pope apologizes for ‘evil committed by so many Christians’ in Canada’s residential schools 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z She demurred and suggested I try the lavender farm stores, which sell items infused with their own harvest. In Washington state, lavender fields forever 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z Asked to rank the canine officers he has worked with, Mr. Polliard demurred. Meet the Canine Officers Guarding American Agriculture 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z Asked to detail Alonso’s derby strategy, Jauss demurred as if preserving a closely held secret. Pete Alonso dominates the Home Run Derby. And he’s happy to do it. 2022-07-18T04:00:00Z But he demurred when asked whether Democrats would be wise to take more precautions — and perhaps stop visiting the White House — should the economic talks advance. Covid emerges as a complication for a Democratic economic deal 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z “I trusted the plan that my agent laid out in front of me,” he demurred, adding: “I was just really worried about what fits me. … I’m really not worried about the future too much.” Terry McLaurin is ready to lead as he and the Commanders celebrate new deal 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z When I demurred, he took pride in noting that the Department of Veterans Affairs estimates the number at 20 million, while the Census Bureau will say 18 million — a gap he called “crazy.” Steve Ballmer Is Building a ‘Moneyball’ for Government 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z She demurred on whether she would like to be his running mate, saying plenty of people would be interested. S.D. Gov. Kristi Noem: Legislature must consider services for mothers amid abortion ban 2022-07-03T04:00:00Z At a May news conference to suspend his attorney general campaign, McDuffie said the situation had only “deepened his resolve” to serve in the city, though he demurred when asked about a potential November run. Kenyan McDuffie to seek at-large D.C. council seat after failed AG bid 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z Jaworski demurred, to give Ford time to decide whether to forestall any prosecution, and Ford strode into the breach by issuing the pardon. Opinion | What the Nixon pardon tells us about the perils of letting Trump walk 2022-06-27T04:00:00Z But Thiel demurred, telling the pair that he hoped to change it from within, according to two people familiar with the conversation. Peter Thiel helped build big tech. Now he wants to tear it all down. 2022-06-19T04:00:00Z In Iowa, Reynolds has demurred on questions of what exceptions she would accept. Iowa Supreme Court: Abortion is not protected by state constitution 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z He demurred on whether he’d stay Twitter’s CEO after taking it over but made it clear that he’ll be deeply involved in the product and business. Elon Musk tells employees he wants Twitter to be more like WeChat and TikTok 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z Biden demurred, saying the country is still suffering from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, but he insisted he’s “never been more optimistic in my life.” Few laughs, tough questions as Biden chats with Kimmel 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z Biden demurred, saying the country is still suffering from the effects of the pandemic, but he insisted he’s “never been more optimistic in my life.” Few laughs, tough questions as Biden chats with Kimmel 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z Asked if he feared the pending litigation would jeopardize potential job opportunities, Flores demurred. Flores focused on new job with Steelers, not NFL lawsuit 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z The company asked a federal judge to block Mr. Paxton’s investigation, and a federal appeals court demurred in March. Texas AG Ken Paxton launches investigation over fake Twitter accounts 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z Asked for an assessment of the party’s evolving identity, Mr. Bush demurred. How the Proud Boys Gripped the Miami-Dade Republican Party 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z Asked whether this suggests her own leadership style, Jaffe laughed, and demurred, and spoke instead of the pleasures of nurturing. Susan Jaffe might blow up the entire way we think about ballet 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z But by then, the rumors of Maria’s parentage had begun to circulate and the artist, who reviled Mr. Putin for his undercutting of democracy and violent crackdowns, demurred. Vladimir Putin, Family Man 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z Despite those areas of focus, Marshall demurred on detailing specific bills he might introduce if elected. City government veteran Karim Marshall launches bid for D.C. Council 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z When I ask if Cambage might wade into the business side of the league when her playing days are over, she demurs: “I don’t even feel wanted now.” Liz Cambage is the star the Sparks got—and a voice the WNBA needs more than ever 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z Schmetzer demurred and deferred when asked where this victory and title ranked in the annals of great Sounders moments. With CCL championship in hand, the Sounders join realm of world soccer elites 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z Asked if he would pursue a legislative agenda next year featuring a ban on abortions after 15 weeks or 20 weeks, Youngkin demurred. Youngkin condemns high court leak but wants states to decide on abortion 2022-05-03T04:00:00Z McDuffie himself has not said anything publicly about the idea, demurring when asked last year by The Washington Post whether he had considered running for mayor instead. As D.C. ballots are determined, Kenyan McDuffie is missing in the primary 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z John F. Kirby, the Pentagon spokesman, demurred on Wednesday when asked about the administration’s view of the measure, saying he would not “get ahead of pending legislation.” Congress Clears Bill to Allow Lending Arms to Ukraine 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z Filler-Corn also demurred, apart from the statement she released shortly after the vote. Va. House Democrats oust former speaker Filler-Corn as party leader 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z Several G20 members have called for Russia and Putin to be excluded from the leader's summit, but Indonesia has demurred, saying it is too early to decide. Ukraine president says Indonesian leader invited him to G20 summit 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z She asked to accompany him, and he demurred — it was too far for the girls. Column: He was murdered during the L.A. riots. We can't forget Latinos like him 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z Dear Miss Manners: I understand and observe the rule that one should wait for everyone at the table to be served before one starts eating, unless the not-yet-served parties demur and urge others to eat. Perspective | Miss Manners: Should I wait to eat while my husband takes meal photos? 2022-04-25T04:00:00Z He demurred, though, when pressed on whether he thought Trump was a racist, rejecting the use of “labels” and arguing instead that the reporting should speak for itself. Joe Kahn to succeed Dean Baquet as New York Times executive editor 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z The Ukrainians demurred, but when it came time to book hotels in Asheville, they conceded they no longer had the money for the usual visiting team expenses. A Visiting Team Like No Other 2022-04-17T04:00:00Z Texas Women’s University, which won its 12th title at the Collegiate National Championships last week, could make the jump to Division I, though head coach Lisa Bowerman demurred when asked about it. In NCAA women’s gymnastics, a Texas-sized hole 2022-04-15T04:00:00Z It’s “basic stuff,” Kanczugowski demurs — the dough is made with mashed potatoes and potato flour, the pork roasted in her pizza oven, then prepared with onion, “some spices, a little bit of garlic.” Restaurant review: A home for exemplary Polish food at Sebi’s Bistro — plus a benefit for Ukraine 2022-04-15T04:00:00Z He demurred, saying that the board would be rigorous but that he could not share more about the process. Elon Musk, After Toying With Twitter, Now Wants It All 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z Council members have voiced support for Bowser’s short-term goal of hiring more police but have demurred on her more ambitious plan to increase the size of the 3,500-member force to 4,000. Slain 15-year-old was shot near family’s new home in Columbia Heights 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z Several of those contacted demurred, citing privacy, safety or lingering stigma as concerns. 8 trailblazing weed shop owners who survived the war on drugs — and City Hall 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z Scholz also demurred when pressed to counter early Russian hostilities, most notably resisting calls to halt Nord Stream 2 — before reversing course and preventing certification of the controversial project. Embracing military power, Olaf Scholz tries to lead Germany into a new era 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z The Biden administration had also considered removing several controversial inspectors general appointed by Mr. Trump, but ultimately demurred — wary of further eroding the norms of government it had vowed to restore. Homeland Security Watchdog Omitted Damaging Findings From Reports 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z But he demurred when asked about the importance of the decision on whether to prosecute. With contempt referrals pending, Justice Department faces fraught decision 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z Lue demurred when asked about Leonard’s status, saying he “didn’t see him,” and added that he tries not to prematurely envision what a fully healthy roster could look like before everyone is cleared. Clippers guard Norman Powell practices without limitations 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Malta demurred and on Saturday, the mayor of Palermo, Sicily, said the city was ready to welcome them. Pope prays for end to ‘sacrilegious’ war, refugee welcome 2022-04-03T04:00:00Z Just this week, a German aid group urged Malta to take in 106 migrants rescued off Libya; Malta demurred and on Saturday the mayor of Palermo, Sicily, said the city was ready to welcome them. Pope prays for kindness to refugees as he wraps Malta visit 2022-04-02T04:00:00Z “I think that’s a little too much,” Robbins demurs, conceding after a beat, “Maybe a bust.” Two years to the day after shuttering, the Actors’ Gang is back with stylized in-person theater 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z Republicans also demurred that Cawthorn’s remarks brought unwanted attention to the conference just days after retreat in Florida, where members worked to finalize issue policies they believe would unite them. McCarthy tries to navigate splintering divide among House Republicans 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z When questioned about how his approach differed, Adams demurred. New York City clears 239 homeless camps. Only 5 people move to shelters 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z He demurred when asked about recent opinions expressed by Mr. Carlson and other Fox News commentators about Russia and Ukraine. Chris Wallace Says Life at Fox News Became ‘Unsustainable’ 2022-03-27T04:00:00Z But Biden aides demurred, refusing to comment as they scrambled to craft a response. How Biden sparked a global uproar with nine ad-libbed words about Putin 2022-03-26T04:00:00Z Lue demurred when asked whether George had any limitations on the court and balked at the suggestion that the team’s lighter schedule in the coming days could open the door for his quick return. Clippers crushed by Sixers' James Harden and Joel Embiid in blowout loss 2022-03-26T04:00:00Z Just days before he took office Jan. 1, Harrell demurred, suggesting residents are united in wanting a responsive, compassionate police department. ‘People are pissed’: Seattle deserves a public-safety summit 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z After the debate, he again demurred, calling the question a “political spat” between Feuer and Caruso. Debate takeaways: With a billionaire onstage, the talk turns to yachts and taxes 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z Judge Jackson demurred, saying that is the sort of question left to political debate. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson cites originalism as judicial philosophy 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z Breed demurs when asked whether she plans to seek for higher office. Mayor London Breed is taking on San Francisco’s far left. Can she prevail? 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z But Hutchinson demurred on whether he wanted Jha’s cellphone number, too. Biden names public health expert Ashish Jha as coronavirus coordinator to succeed Jeff Zients 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z Pittsburgh coach Mike Sullivan demurred when asked if Kapanen would be in the lineup for Friday night’s visit by Vegas, saying only that all players available would be game-time decisions. Penguins’ GM Hextall not in a rush ahead of trade deadline 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z “That would raise prices at the gas pump for Americans,” one White House spokesperson demurred, pushing back on barring Russian oil. WA congressman is right we should ban Russian oil — and go green instead 2022-03-05T05:00:00Z In the weeks leading up to the invasion, many European leaders demurred from joining what they viewed as the United States’ overhyped warnings. Economic Ties Among Nations Spur Peace. Or Do They? 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z Asked to elaborate Tuesday as cameras were rolling during a press conference at the Capitol, McCarthy demurred, declining further response, as other Republican leaders and lawmakers stood by. GOP torn as Greene speaks to far right amid ‘Putin!’ chants 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z The administration officials demurred when asked if Biden would actually use the words “Build Back Better” in his speech. State of the Union address will seek to revive dormant budget reconciliation bill 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z They have shared birthday cakes and exchanged toasts with shots of vodka, while demurring that neither would dare go overboard with the stuff. Ukraine Invasion Tests the Ties That Bind Putin and Xi 2022-02-27T05:00:00Z So he demurred when asked if there was a chance soccer — the world’s game, a sport that helped put Ukraine on the map — could help bring about a peace. Galaxy star Douglas Costa's career began in Ukraine. Now he fears for his former home 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z Biden demurred when asked on Friday about the wisdom of Zelenskyy leaving Ukraine to attend the Munich conference at a moment when the Biden administration warns an invasion could be coming any day. Harris to push Western unity, lash Russia in Munich address 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z Asked whether California will be a candidate for a new U.S. plant, Straubel demurred. Tesla co-founder seeks to solve California's battery waste problem 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z She demurs on commenting about Gehry’s plan directly but says she is proud of the work she has done to make this moment possible. How SoFi Stadium's landscape designer is transforming Los Angeles' urban grid 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z When asked by reporters about the censure resolution, a number of House Republicans demurred, either ignoring the questions or labeling the entire thing a "distraction." RNC officially labels Jan. 6 attack on Capitol "legitimate political discourse" 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z In January, when asked whether he was concerned about the potential of drafting a quarterback without the No. 1 pick, Rivera demurred. At the Senior Bowl, Commanders come to see who has come to pass 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z Pointed out that people will jokingly call the team Commies, Wright demurred. How should Commanders be shortened? Commies? Wright weighs in 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z Asked if she’d viewed the tape in her research, James demurred. Lily James hoped to 'disappear' into Pamela Anderson. Instead, she saw herself 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z Some, including former Vice President Mike Pence and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, have so far refused to demur, making speeches and traveling to key states that suggest they are strongly considering campaigns. Trump facing legal, political headwinds as he eyes comeback 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z |
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