balking

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"Even though the BOJ had shown no sign of baulking on its commitment to its yield curve control policy, the market clearly still harboured suspicions that it might," said Rabobank strategist Jane Foley.

From Reuters • Apr. 29, 2022

But instead, Ashley Westwood takes, and Chris Wood concedes a foul for baulking Meslier in the Leeds goal.

From The Guardian • May 15, 2021

Yet some are baulking - though not because of her CV.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2015

And after watching Rodriguez, 22, throughout the 2012-13 season, United once again failed to move for the forward after baulking at Porto's £40m asking price and Monaco stepped in.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2014

On the whole, it is I who should be grateful to you for not baulking me in my scheme and for letting me have my own way.

From Mr. Marx's Secret by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)