balked

Example Sentences

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Fans have more recently balked at the cost of a seat at a match.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

Some balked when Nolen began talking about passing zoning rules, she said.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

Given those commitments, it isn’t hard to see what investors balked when they saw just $2.5 billion in first-quarter free cash flow.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

OpenAI ultimately rejected the request after employees balked, opting instead for a power-purchase agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

When Lauro Müller contacted Rondon, via telegraph, to act as Roosevelt’s guide, Rondon balked at the idea at first.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple