balked
Example Sentences
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But not long after, its Hero4 Session camera flopped, as shoppers balked at the price.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
But his progress hit a wall when he, the school and its donors balked at sharply rising prices for talent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Santa Monica balked at the chance to host competitions for the 2028 Games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
The claim addressed the rising concerns of business customers who have balked at the expense of running advanced AI systems.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
A Seattle doctor had suggested sympathetic denervation of the limb—doing away with its ability to feel—but Ishmael had balked for unfathomable reasons.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
