balked
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The daughter of a Mexican immigrant said her husband proposed moving to Idaho because of the cost of living in California, but she balked because their families live here.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026
Modern monarchs have to various degrees expressed remorse for Britain's central role in chattel slavery, but none has yet formally apologised, and debt-laden London has balked at the idea of financial compensation.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
Word about the screenplay spread quickly in Hollywood, but, as the bids mounted, buyers balked when Mr. Stallone insisted that he play the lead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Netflix has faced competition from YouTube and short-form video, and some analysts have wondered whether viewers have balked at price increases.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
The head seamstress balked, looking from Mom to us.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
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