balk

Example Sentences

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Megacap tech stocks are struggling as investors balk at the massive spending on AI infrastructure, seemingly worried about the possibility that the return on investment might be too weak to justify the tremendous cost.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

But still, many residents balk at the sight of their pavement space being taken away.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Media questions about the underlying values led investors to balk and forced Blue Owl to cancel the deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Retailers are closely monitoring whether or when shoppers will balk at prices bumped up by import costs.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

"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