balk

Example Sentences

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And when we reach a dense forest of trees, so tall they seem to reach the sky, a few of our fellow travelers balk.

From Literature

Now they are balking at potentially throwing more good money after bad.

From The Wall Street Journal

Langston had repeatedly balked at testifying before a grand jury in L.A., according to sources not authorized to discuss ongoing criminal proceedings.

From Los Angeles Times

While Exxon Mobil balked at the idea of returning to a country that twice nationalized its assets, the oil-field service firms that work with national oil companies and Texas wildcatters alike are raring to go.

From The Wall Street Journal

Japan’s long-bond yields surged to record highs on Tuesday, pushing up global borrowing costs, as investors balked at the prospect of tax cuts and a sharp increase in government spending.

From MarketWatch