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The lull comes amid already tepid U.S. auto sales as car buyers balk at high new-vehicle prices and seek relief from rising gas prices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

But the Dodgers stranded eight runners, going 0 for eight with men in scoring position through eight innings, avoiding their first shutout of the season at home on Adrian Morejon’s balk in the eighth.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

Some dealers said they see the move as a step toward moving toward a no-haggle sales model like at Tesla or Carvana, especially as more buyers balk at haggling and other traditional dealer tactics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026

The Gen Zers in Betterment’s survey who are aggressive with their investing portfolios are adding sports betting to that list, which is what financial experts balk at.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026

"The cold winds are rising. Mormont feared as much. Benjen Stark felt it as well. Dead men walk and the trees have eyes again. Why should we balk at wargs and giants?"

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

What happens if your house is damaged in a storm and the insurance company balks, saying it’s flood damage rather than wind damage, for example?

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026

Though Jack is ultimately convinced, he balks at first.

From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026

Leon Capital Group’s founder talks about his investments in unglamorous businesses, career-defining bets during the financial crisis, and why he still sometimes balks at his dry-cleaning bill.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026

But, Bessent warned, if Beijing balks, the United States has "lots of levers" to retaliate.

From Barron's ● Nov. 16, 2025

Then—Trini balks and plunges away dragging the plow, bellowing.

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads

Past governments have looked at how to reform social care and balked at the potential costs.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

Where “Jurassic World” balked at doubling down on its single cruel sequence, “The End of Oak Street” has at least 10 stomach-dropping thrills.

From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026

When Fudge, 38, a manager in the finance department of a government contractor, reached the drop-off point, she balked.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026

Santa Monica balked at the chance to host competitions for the 2028 Games.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026

He remembered how his mother’s family had balked at the idea that the police had a permanent presence at school when they’d heard at Thanksgiving the past year.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

Companies tried to pass along their own price increases to customers, but customers were balking.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026

Demand is strong and consumers aren’t balking at higher fares, plus it’s cutting capacity to mitigate the impact of higher fuel prices.

From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026

Easter baskets might be lighter on chocolate bunnies and eggs this year as consumers are balking at what they’re being asked to pay for the candy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026

Customers were balking after a string of price increases.

From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2026

But the cart was done with stuttering and balking.

From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo